Your newpany
You’ll be joining a dynamic andmitted team. This service supports children and young people with autism and/or learning disabilities who are at risk of hospital admission or are currently in inpatient settings. The team operates in a high-pressure environment, managing extremelyplex cases and responding to frequent escalations. It’s a place where your expertise will be valued, and your impact will be tangible.
Your new role
Role As a Project Worker, you’ll be a key practitioner delivering intensive support to children and young people withplex needs. You’ll work closely with families, education providers, health professionals, and social care teams to develop and implement tailored intervention plans. Your responsibilities will include:
1. Acting as a lead professional and coordinating multi-agency responses
2. Building trusted relationships with young people and their families
3. Supporting transitions from inpatient care tomunity-based settings
4. Advocating for the rights and needs of children and young people
5. Managing risk and safeguarding concerns with confidence and clarity
This is a full-time position (37 hours per week), requiring flexibility, resilience, and a deepmitment to improving oues for vulnerable individuals.
What you'll need to succeed
To thrive in this role, you’ll need:
6. Professional experience working with children and young people with autism and/or learning disabilities, especially in high-risk or inpatient contexts
7. Strongmunication and coordination skills, with the ability to lead multi-agency planning and respond effectively to crisis situations
8. Emotional resilience and the ability to remain calm and focused under pressure
9. A solution-focused mindset, with amitment to person-centred approaches
10. Relevant qualifications in social work, youth work, education, or health-related fields are highly desirable.
This role demands dedication, empathy, and a proactive approach toplex challenges. If you’re passionate about making a difference and have the experience to back it up, this could be your next meaningful career move.
What you'll get in return
You will work with a dedicated recruitment expert who will work to find your needs and support you in finding the right roles to meet them. You'll also enjoy a range of employee benefits, including:
11. £250 reward every time you rmend a colleague
12. Access to free Professional Development Training
13. Option to be paid via PAYE
14. Access to MPS scale pay via the Agency Worker Regulations
15. Option to join our Guarantee Payment Scheme
16. Holiday Pay
17. Option to pay into pension