About this role
Job summary
The post holder will serve as a DSR System Navigators for children, young people, and adults (up to the age of 25) with autism and/or intellectual disabilities (ID) who have complex needs across North West London and are on the Dynamic Support Register (DSR)The post holder will hold a caseload of CYP/Adults and their families and care givers to support them to build resilience and navigate the local system
To work with key stakeholders including people with lived experience to identify gaps, inequalities and variation in the system to shape and model the service.
Main duties of the job
Delivery of the System Navigating function for children and young people (CYP) and adults with autism and/or Intellectual Disabilities (ID) who are on the Dynamic Support Register in the 8 NWL boroughs (Harrow, Brent, Ealing, Hillingdon, Westminster, Hounslow, Hammersmith and Fulham or Kensington & Chelsea)
The primary responsibility is ensuring the voice of the CYP/Adult and their families are captured and heard, that other professionals and services work cohesivelyaround the CYP/Adult to prevent further escalation, family or placement breakdown and or admission into an inpatient setting.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overallby the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Degree level or equivalent experience
Desirable
Relevant professional qualification e.g. social worker, nurse, OT, SLT, teacher, JNC Youth Work Evidence of training specific to Autism
Experience Essential
Experience of working with children/young people/adults with autism and/or intellectual disabilities with communication and behavioural issues Experience of liaising with multi-disciplinary professionals and working across agencies Experience of delivering training Experience of working with families
Desirable
Experience of service development and change
Knowledge Essential
Understanding of the needs and characteristics of CYP/Adults with a diagnosis of autism and/or complex communication difficulties Understanding of the difficulties likely to face CYP/Adults with autism and /or communication difficulties Understanding of equal opportunity issues Knowledge of SEND Knowledge of safeguarding procedures
Desirable
Good understanding of the education, health and care systems Understanding of strategies and resources that will support CYP/Adults with autism and/or communication difficulties Understanding of children's mental health and human rights
Skills Essential
Empathy/understanding - believes in and approach that requires and understanding of needs from the perspective of the CYP/Adult and family Focus on and commitment to the principles of person centred, personalised care Positive and solution-focussed Tenacious in the pursuit of the appropriate support and outcomes Always learning - committed to personal learning and helping the system to learn and improve Skilled in developing and maintaining good relationships with CYP/Adults
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
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Employer details Employer name West London NHS Trust
Address Trust Headquarters
1 Armstrong Way
London
UB2 4SD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.westlondon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)