Job Description

Job description

Values

Our values guide all of what we do and shape the direction of our service offer. All our work is grounded in the belief that everyone should be able to lead the life they choose.

Our approach is a holistic one and rest firmly on a strengths-based approach. As such we do not believe individuals lives should be limited or defined by the labels and diagnosis. We are committed to supporting better understanding and myth busting associated with these terms through the power of lived experience and expertise's.

Job Summary

We are looking to add to our blended team of professionals a Qualified clinician / professional with a background in , Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Teaching or BCAP.

A minimum of 3 years' experience post qualifying is essential for this role and experience of working with the Autistic / Neurodivergent community.

You will have experience in supporting the autism and ADHD assessment process and will be formally trained in assessment tools to support in the client's assessment journey.

You will have a sound understanding of the legal frameworks surrounding Autism & ADHD.

You will need to evidence continued professional development post qualifying.

You will be regularly supervised by a nominated team member and encouraged to take personal responsibility for your supervision and continued professional development plan.

You will actively promote teamwork, respect, integrity, accountability, excellence, and compassion within the team in accordance with our values, to support our local communities by excelling in everything we do together.

You will provide support to the other team members within the multidisciplinary team and ensure the effective assessment, formulation, planning, and monitoring of care given to the people we support as requested.

You will exercise professional accountability and responsibility using skills, knowledge, and expertise in changing environments, across boundaries.

You will maintain a positive and open attitude towards service development.

Key Responsibilities

Communication and Relationship Skills:

You will be required to liaise with other agencies and health professionals and provide specialist guidance/advice when appropriate.

You will have an excellent ability to build rapport with autistic adults and other parent / carer.

You will be required to help overcome barriers to understanding, e.g., people who have physical impairment, mental health condition or learning disabilities.

You will be required to exchange information with others using persuasion, reassurance, tact, and empathy.

To always maintain confidentiality.

Analytical and Judgmental Skills

The ability to make judgements on problems requiring further support and escalate within the company.

To report any incidents, accidents, or untoward occurrences to management.

You will be required to provide support to the leadership team around service development internally and externally.

You will be required to support with the assessment of challenging behaviour and the implementation of strategies.

Person Centered Care

You will be required to assist autistic individuals and their family/carer's in enabling them to develop skills that will help them manage their condition(s) developing care plans and strategies that help and support the individual.

You will be required to evaluate and consider the individuals physical and mental health needs; this may include undertaking practical skills under the guidance of a nurse.

You will be required to develop a working knowledge of physical health conditions that can cause contra-indications for autistic individuals, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease.

To be a champion or link practitioner for specialist interests (carers, Safeguarding etc.).

You will be required to be aware of and follow the NICE guidelines when planning and implementing interventions with the MDT. Assessing the need for alternative therapeutic interventions and providing this intervention.

Actively participate, in regular supervision, and support personal development plans.

To comply with Health and Safety at work Act 1974 and report any hazards to management.

Work with people who are supported under the framework of the Mental Health Act 1983 (as amended 2007). Offering referral to advocacy and IMCA where appropriate.

Freedom to Act

You will have a clearly defined understanding of policies and procedures. You will use your own initiative and seek guidance when required.

The range of duties and responsibilities outlined above are indicative only and intended to give a broad flavour of the range and type of duties.

They are subject to modification in the light of changing service demands and the development requirements of the post holder.

Special Conditions

As a member of the team, you have:

Legal duties and responsibilities under Health & Safety legislation, plus a general duty to work safely and not to put others at risk i.e., colleagues, people we support, visitors, because of any activity or omission at work.

A duty to report any practice that you consider compromises standards of risk and health & safety.

All staff working under the Autism Oxford UK 'umbrella'; within all Environments that have contact with autistic individuals, their families, or systems to support them have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, adults, and vulnerable families. As a member of staff, you must:

All staff that has contact with children, vulnerable adults, autistic individuals, and their families must familiarise themselves and be aware of their responsibilities and adhere to Local Safeguarding Children's Board, Local Safeguarding Adult Board.

We place great emphasis on the need for the strictest confidentiality in respect of personal data - both that of people accessing our services and staff. All information about people will always be treated in the strictest confidence. Breaches of confidentiality will be investigated and may lead to Disciplinary action being taken.

We view our responsibility under the Data Protection Act and the Caldicott Principles as central to all activities that are carried out in its name. Staff are therefore expected to acquaint themselves with the principles of Information Governance. Promoting Equality and Reducing Inequalities.

To understand and uphold organisational principles on the everyday promotion of equality, diversity, and inclusion.

To create an inclusive working environment which values a variety of ideas, experiences, and practice, where differences are respected and celebrated for the benefit of ourselves, and the communities we serve.

Behaviour

As a member of the team, we expect your behaviours to be always consistent with our values, we expect you to support the aims and vision and to.

Act with honesty and integrity always.

Be a positive ambassador for the organisation, autistic people, and the power of working collaboratively together.

Demonstrate high standards of personal conduct.

Value and respect colleagues, other members of staff and people with support.

Work with others to develop and improve our services.

Uphold the out commitment to equality and diversity.

Take personal responsibility for your words, deeds and actions and the quality of the service you deliver.

Person Specification

Have completed relevant training in autism and/ or other neurodevelopment conditions.

Evidence of CPD.

Qualification in Social Work, Nursing, SALT, Occupational Therapy or BCAP and active registration on the appropriate register.

Completed or working toward training in the following diagnostic tools;

ADI-R
RAADS
ADOS
*DIVA

AAA
Mentor/ teaching qualification

Working towards a degree.

Experience

Lived experience or a minimum of 3-5 years working with neurodiverse people.

Working with multi system partners.

Experience of undertaking Autism / neurodevelopmental diagnostic assessments.

Experience of working with adults and children.

Knowledge

Lived experience or a minimum of 3-5 years working with neurodiverse people.

Working with multi system partners.

Experience of working with adults and children.

Varied knowledge of several neurodevelopmental needs.

Personal Attributes

Ability to reflect on and appraise own performance with documented evidence of continuing professional development.

Act as a professional role model

Evidence of empowering others.

Approachable, sensitive to the needs of children/parents/carers/colleagues

Adaptable/flexible.

Confident to act as patient advocate/take responsibility.

Evidence of reliability and personal integrity.

Skills

Competent IT skills including using Microsoft packages and virtual meeting platforms.

Able to work independently and seek advice when necessary.

Good communication skills.

Able to work across professional teams and organisational boundaries.

Good organisational skills.

Good people skills.

Time management and prioritisation skills.

Expert clinical skills.

Ability to communicate complex concerns effectively - verbal / written.

This is a freelance / Subcontractor role - further details of remuneration will be confirmed upon application.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Freelance

Pay: TBC on application in line with Subcontractor Pay Rates

Benefits:

Work from home Blended Team Flexibility
Schedule:

Monday - Friday

NOTE: When applying for this role please provide an anonymized report from an assessment you have undertaken within the last 6 months. Please either up load with your CV or send directly.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Freelance

Pay: 150.00-600.00 per day

Benefits:

Flexitime Work from home
Application question(s):

This role requires completed ADI-r and or ADOS training.
Work Location: Remote

Reference ID: NDS24