Job Description:
Job overview
We are seeking motivated individuals to join a specialist service providing trauma-informed care and support to autistic individuals with mental health conditions who pose a serious risk of harm. The goal is to ensure physical, psychological, and emotional safety, enabling patients to regain control of their lives.
Ideal candidates will have transferable skills from nursing, social work, or allied health professions, and will receive training in advanced risk assessment and psychological techniques to promote recovery and life skills within the autistic forensic population. Applicants should be registered professionals with experience in mental health, preferably in forensic or community settings.
This role is part of a pioneering project by Kent, Sussex, and Surrey Adult Secure Services, aligning with the national 'Homes not Hospitals' initiative aimed at supporting community-based care whenever possible.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will help prepare autistic individuals for discharge and community reintegration, recognizing when increased support is needed. The role involves promoting recovery, understanding risks, and working with partner agencies, including community services and the Criminal Justice System.
You will demonstrate clinical and managerial leadership, providing education and supervision to team members, and working closely with patients, their care circles, inpatient staff, and community teams to deliver comprehensive services as part of the Forensic Outreach Liaison Service (FOLS).
Working for our organisation
Join us in Kent, where we offer excellent professional development and a high quality of life. We are the Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), serving 1.8 million people with mental health, learning disability, and specialist services, rated 'Good' by the CQC.
We care for over 2,000 hospital patients and 54,000 community clients annually, employing over 3,800 staff from 66 nationalities, committed to providing outstanding care with kindness and compassion.
Our mission: We deliver brilliant care through brilliant people
Our vision: To provide outstanding care and partner effectively to serve every service user, every time
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