Job Description

Ellern Mede Barnet are looking for a HCA / Autsim Champion to join the team.
The purpose of the role is to provide high-quality and compassionate care as a Health Care Assistant, while also acting as the Autism Champion for the ward. The postholder will work within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) to co-produce care with patients, adapt environments and interventions for individuals with ASC, and model relational approaches for the wider team. Protected time will be allocated to fulfil the Autism Champion responsibilities effectively.
Main duties of the job
Autism Champion (Protected Role Responsibilities) Act as the ward lead for ASC-informed care and promote environmental and interpersonal adjustments for patients with ASC diagnoses or traits. Deliver direct interventions and co-produce support plans in areas such as: sensory profiling, communication passports, daily activity plans, and post-meal de-escalation. Attend weekly MDT and CPA meetings to advocate for ASC-related needs and preferences. Provide in-the-moment coaching and training to ward staff on ASC-informed practices, in line with trauma-informed relational principles. Lead on the development and regular auditing of ASC care plans and patient feedback tools. Collaborate with the Patient Inclusion Lead, Psychology, and Occupational Therapy to ensure care is collaborative, inclusive, and flexible.
Support families and carers in understanding the environmental and emotional needs of patients with ASC.
Role will include, sensory needs, communication passport (with support from a competent person) self-harm reduction, de-escalation post feeds, daily activity plans, sleep hygiene plans, personal hygiene plans, interventions and measures (with Psychology) and 1:1 sessions.
Keep up to date with best practice and research in ASC and complex mental health care, contributing to policy, guidance, and service improvemen
About us
Ellern Mede is an internationally renowned specialist service for people with eating disorders and our expert clinicians offer both inpatient and outpatient treatments tailor-made to each individual. We offer short term recovery-focused treatment as well as high dependency intensive treatment for complex, challenging cases.
In recognition of your hard work and dedication, we offer the following benefits:
Free lunch at work
Paid Comprehensive Induction
Specialist Eating Disorders Training
Workplace Pension Scheme
Blue Light Discount Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Career Progression Opportunities
Pro Rata Annual Leave
Online Academic Meetings
Details
Date posted
12 September 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
27,250 to 27,251 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
E0038-0551-EM
Job locations
2 Warick Road
Barnet
Greater London
N2 9DB
Job description
Job responsibilities
Ellern Mede Barnet are looking for a HCA / Autism Champion to join the team.
The purpose of the role is to provide high-quality and compassionate care as a Health Care Assistant, while also acting as the Autism Champion for the ward. The postholder will work within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) to co-produce care with patients, adapt environments and interventions for individuals with ASC, and model relational approaches for the wider team. Protected time will be allocated to fulfil the Autism Champion responsibilities effectively. Job description
Job responsibilities
Ellern Mede Barnet are looking for a HCA / Autism Champion to join the team.
The purpose of the role is to provide high-quality and compassionate care as a Health Care Assistant, while also acting as the Autism Champion for the ward. The postholder will work within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) to co-produce care with patients, adapt environments and interventions for individuals with ASC, and model relational approaches for the wider team. Protected time will be allocated to fulfil the Autism Champion responsibilities effectively.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential

• GCSEs in English & Maths

Desirable

• Health or Psychology-related Qualification

Experience
Essential

• Experience supporting individuals with complex mental health conditions, disordered eating, or ASC

Desirable

• Experience in autism-informed roles or trauma services

Person Specification
Qualification
Essential

• GCSEs in English & Maths

Desirable

• Health or Psychology-related Qualification

Experience
Essential

• Experience supporting individuals with complex mental health conditions, disordered eating, or ASC

Desirable

• Experience in autism-informed roles or trauma services

Skills Required