Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people with autism? We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Senior Support Worker to join our dynamic and supportive team within MPFT's new CYP Enhanced Autism Support and Empowerment Team (EASE).
In this vital role, you will work directly with children and young people (CYP) — and where appropriate, their families or carers — who are experiencing a mental health crisis and/or require intensive autism-specific support. You will be supporting those with a formal diagnosis of autism, those awaiting assessment, or those exhibiting autistic traits.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide direct, hands-on support and therapeutic interventions (as agreed and under supervision) to CYP and their families in crisis or requiring intensive input.
Deliver practical assistance and support problem-solving in the home or community setting.
Support and guide CYP and families to implement and review risk management plans.
Promote and facilitate engagement with appropriate services, working in collaboration with families, professionals, and wider support networks.
Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, under the supervision of a senior clinician or team member, to deliver consistent and effective care.
To work with children and young people (CYP) and where appropriate and necessary their families or care providers who present in Mental Health Crisis and/or need intensive 'home-based' support who are either diagnosed with Autism, pending diagnostic assessment, or exhibiting traits indicative of Autism.
To provide ongoing support, therapeutic interventions when agreed, practical assistance and problem resolution under the supervision of a senior team member.
To support with supervising young people and families to implement and review risk planning and engage in relevant support services.
By joining Team MPFT, you will be helping your communities and in return for this, we will support you by;
Supporting your career development and progression
Excellent NHS Pension scheme
Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave
Options for flexible working
Up to 27 days annual leave (increasing with service up to 33 days) and the opportunity to purchase additional leave
Extensive Health and Wellbeing support and resources
If you work in our community teams, we pay for your time travelling between patients
Lease car if you complete more than 500 business miles per annum, fully insured and maintained (including tyres), mileage paid at lease car rate
Salary sacrifice car - fully insured and maintained (including tyres), your gross pay is reduced by the cost of the vehicle before tax, NI and pension deductions are calculated, mileage paid at business rates
Salary sacrifice bikes up to £2k
Free car parking at all trust sites
Free flu vaccinations every year
Citizens Advice support linked with a Hardship Fund for one off additional support up to £250 (if the criteria is met)
And more. We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive organisation and there is a choice of staff networks that help you meet like-minded people.
Please see Job Description and Person Specification for a detailed overview of the responsibilities.
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.