Job summary
We are seeking a specialist support worker to join our multi-disciplinary community paediatric service on a full-time basis for a one year fixed term period. This role will be part of our autism spectrum assessment teams, who work with young people up to 18 years of age suspected of having an autism spectrum condition.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking an individual who has demonstrable knowledge working with young people with special educational needs & disabilities and who has insight in to child development. It is important to have an awareness of the autism spectrum, and of the strategies and approaches which we can use in supporting young people with, or suspected of having, an autism spectrum diagnosis.
About us
This role will include support to the multi-disciplinary team completing assessment as part of our pre-school
and school-age autism spectrum pathways. Information will be gathered to support the team in developing a formulation regarding a young person's presentation through observation, assessment and information gathering.
This role will also include support to young people and families in advance of or while awaiting assessment to consider a possible autism spectrum condition. This will focus on intervention which will have maximum
benefit for the broadest range of families including groups, workshop and liaison with partner agencies. It may include specific, targeted support to young people and families.
The Community Paediatric service is a multi-disciplinary team, and work will take place in conjunction with or under the supervision of a range of professionals to ensure the most appropriate care & support is delivered to young people and families
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To support the assessment of young people suspecting of having an autism spectrum condition in conjunction with, and under the supervision of, the multi-disciplinary assessment team. This may include delegated tasks such as observations of young people or use of specific assessment tools.
- To liaise with professionals both within or external to the community paediatric service in gathering information and insight regarding young people
- To take part in multi-disciplinary discussions to help formulate outcomes for young people
- To delivery intervention and support to young people and families on a range of topics through groups and workshops
- Under the supervision of the multi-disciplinary team, offer targeted support to children and families based on specific goals and outcomes
- To provide clear, accessible information in a written format which can be shared with the young person, their families and other professionals
- Proactively engage in supervision with the wider team and manager
- Liaise with partner organisations in planning and providing support including schools & other education services, local authorities and charitable organisations
- Engage in multi-agency meetings such as Team Around Me or Early Help Assessment Plan meetings
- Keep contemporaneous, legible and accurate records regarding all involvement with young people and families.
- Assist in the maintenance and cleaning of toys & equipment which are used as part of the assessment process
- Be aware of strategies which children with special education needs or disabilities may use as part of their communication including signing and other visual communication tools
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To support the assessment of young people suspecting of having an autism spectrum condition in conjunction with, and under the supervision of, the multi-disciplinary assessment team. This may include delegated tasks such as observations of young people or use of specific assessment tools.
- To liaise with professionals both within or external to the community paediatric service in gathering information and insight regarding young people
- To take part in multi-disciplinary discussions to help formulate outcomes for young people
- To delivery intervention and support to young people and families on a range of topics through groups and workshops
- Under the supervision of the multi-disciplinary team, offer targeted support to children and families based on specific goals and outcomes
- To provide clear, accessible information in a written format which can be shared with the young person, their families and other professionals
- Proactively engage in supervision with the wider team and manager
- Liaise with partner organisations in planning and providing support including schools & other education services, local authorities and charitable organisations
- Engage in multi-agency meetings such as Team Around Me or Early Help Assessment Plan meetings
- Keep contemporaneous, legible and accurate records regarding all involvement with young people and families.
- Assist in the maintenance and cleaning of toys & equipment which are used as part of the assessment process
- Be aware of strategies which children with special education needs or disabilities may use as part of their communication including signing and other visual communication tools
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Understanding of multi-disciplinary working and ability to develop inter-agency links
- Demonstrable commitment to working with families
- Aware of current developments in support for young people with, or suspected of having, an autism spectrum condition
Desirable
- Experience in working with children with additional needs
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent in relevant field such as childcare
Desirable
- Child protection/safeguarding training
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Good observational skills
- Good team worker
- Evidence of good interpersonal skills
Person Specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Understanding of multi-disciplinary working and ability to develop inter-agency links
- Demonstrable commitment to working with families
- Aware of current developments in support for young people with, or suspected of having, an autism spectrum condition
Desirable
- Experience in working with children with additional needs
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent in relevant field such as childcare
Desirable
- Child protection/safeguarding training
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Good observational skills
- Good team worker
- Evidence of good interpersonal skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
