The post holder will be expected to work autonomously within specialist secondary care services to provide specialist support, advice, and information to autistic adults (ASC) and their families and carer's. To work collaboratively with commissioners and professionals across Trafford. To contribute to service development and ensure service delivery to all autistic adults, with and without Learning Disabilities.

Main duties of the job

Provide a specialist secondary service to support individuals with ASC, colleagues, and other stakeholders in relation to ensuring delivery of the Adult Autism Strategy and the provision of quality services for adults with ASCTo assist co-ordination of work across local teams and agencies, acting as a key focus for all organisations, user groups and planning forums concerned with ASCAs the Project Officer providing support and regular reports to the Trafford multi-agency Autism Strategy Group and the Lead Commissioner/s - Autism. Supporting the commissioners to:share information about the needs of adults locally (including education, employment, training, housing, children's services etc) and help inform identification of gaps in provision and the development of the local autism plansupport local arrangements for leadership in relation to the provision of services to adults with ASC enabling local partners to develop relevant services to meet needagree plans for increasing awareness and understanding of autismfacilitate the assessment of the needs of adults with autism for relevant services and the identification of adults with ASCSupport the development of a clear, consistent pathway for diagnosis and the provision of a range of services for diagnosing ASC in adults.Improve access for adults with ASC to the services and support they needPlan to ensure relevant services are available to people with ASC during transitionSignpost adults with ASC into work

About us

CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care - including the provision of three GP surgeries.

Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.

We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.

CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.

To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters. This aims to give you all the knowledge and guidance to help you grow and flourish with CWP.

We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description for full details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trusts Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment ,which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trusts Values and Behaviours which are the 6 Cs Communication, Competence, Courage, Care, Compassion and Commitment. A Guide to completing your application form can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.

The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trusts Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

CWP is proud to be an accredited Veteran Aware organisation helping to provide and share best practice in NHS care for our armed forces community. As a veteran aware organisation, CWP is committed to delivering on the principles of the Armed Force Covenant and has a Silver award with the MOD Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (DERS).

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment.You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of �13 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

If you experience any technical difficulties or need help when making an application please contact our Recruitment Team on 01244 393100.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Professional qualification or relevant degree
• Further accredited training re ASC
• Health or social care professional qualification or Relevant first degree
• Demonstrate ongoing commitment to training

Desirable

• Accredited courses related to ASC, Learning Disabilities

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

• Comprehensive knowledge base and understanding of Autism Spectrum Conditions, how having ASC can impact on an individual
• High quality written and verbal reports

Desirable

• Working within a multi disciplinary team
• Experience working with people with LD and MH problems
• Participation in service developments
• Experience in quality initiatives

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 2 years experience working with adults with ASC
• Direct experience of working with adults with ASC and complex needs i.e. challenging behaviour, mental health problems, continuing health care needs
• Worked with wide range of stakeholders
• Positive attitude to people with LD and people with ASC
• Awareness of current issues relevant to LD and ASC service delivery
• Understanding of relevant legislation
• Appreciation of governance
• Commitment and capacity for effective partnership working
• Excellent presentation and information sharing/teaching skills

Employer details

Employer name

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Waterside

Waterside Place

Sale

M33 7ZF

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