Role Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 7 Social worker to join the Specialist Autism Team, a unique and continuously developing service that works closely with secondary mental health care services to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions for autistic individuals. The Specialist Autism Team adopts a multidisciplinary team approach, working with Occupational Therapists, Nurses (RMN & RLD), Speech and Language Therapists, Therapy Assistants and Clinical Psychologists.
Responsibilities
* Lead within the discharge and intervention pathway, bringing expert knowledge of social work issues relating to the discharge of autistic adults from acute mental health services.
* Manage a caseload of service users, supporting them in achieving timely discharge from mental health hospitals.
* Provide autism‑specific interventions and offer guidance and advice to clinical teams supporting the individuals.
* Share relevant information with key stakeholders involved in the patient's care.
* Participate in regular team development sessions and contribute to learning and development within the team.
Qualifications
* Registered Social Worker with up‑to‑date knowledge of health policies and legislation relevant to autistic individuals.
* Adaptability, excellent communication skills and self‑motivation.
* Experienced clinician with proven expertise in working with individuals presenting complex health needs, challenging behaviours and autism.
* Evidence‑based and innovative practice approaches.
Benefits
* Flexible working patterns considered, including term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi‑time.
* Access to a wide range of wellbeing resources, tools and support to help staff thrive both in and out of work.
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