Autism Practitioner

Integrated Care System; Swindon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading mental health organization as an Autism Practitioner in Swindon, where your work focuses on delivering tailored support to individuals with Autism. This role emphasizes collaboration with other local agencies to enhance wellbeing, and offers professional development opportunities to enrich your career.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative culture

Impact on community wellbeing

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in health or social care settings.
• Understanding of diverse needs in mental health.
• Ability to manage caseload and conduct risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred support to people with Autism.
• Provide direct support and manage caseloads.
• Collaborate with external agencies for enhanced care.

Skills

Mental health support

Collaboration

Communication

Empowerment

Knowledge of safeguarding policies

Education

GCSE/O Levels in Maths and English

Training in counselling or social work

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic record keeping systems

Job description

Join a team with a bold mission at Swindon and Gloucestershire Mind, we are dedicated to reshaping the landscape of mental health and emotional wellbeing in our community. The Autism Practitioner will work with people across Swindon with Autism and mild to moderate mental health concerns at pre and post assessment stage. Your role is all about providing a collaborative and tailored approach.

Main duties of the job

What You'll Do

Collaboration and Efficiency: Work hand-in-hand with other local agencies/organisations to effectively deliver a wide variety of wellbeing support for people with Autism.

Innovation and Empowerment: Channel your passion into providing evidence-based interventions, elevating the mental health and emotional well-being of the people we serve, while opening doors to life's possibilities.

Why Join Us

Impact Matters: Join a team where your work directly transforms lives and contributes to a healthier community.

Personal Growth: We offer professional development opportunities that will enrich your career and help shape the future of mental health services in Swindon.

Collaborative Culture: Work alongside like-minded individuals who share your passion for making a meaningful impact.

Together, we can build a brighter, healthier future for Swindon. Your contribution can make all the difference.

About us

Who we are

Swindon and Gloucestershire Mindprovide advice and support to empower anyone in our local communities experiencing a mental health problem. We campaign to improve services, raise awareness, and promote understanding.

Our Vision:We will not give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets both support and respect. Swindon and Gloucestershire Mind creates services where people are recognised, valued and supported.

Our culture and values

Job summary

Join a team with a bold mission at Swindon and Gloucestershire Mind, we are dedicated to reshaping the landscape of mental health and emotional wellbeing in our community. The Autism Practitioner will work with people across Swindon with Autism and mild to moderate mental health concerns at pre and post assessment stage. Your role is all about providing a collaborative and tailored approach.

Main duties of the job

What You'll Do

• Collaboration and Efficiency: Work hand-in-hand with other local agencies/organisations to effectively deliver a wide variety of wellbeing support for people with Autism.

Innovation and Empowerment: Channel your passion into providing evidence-based interventions, elevating the mental health and emotional well-being of the people we serve, while opening doors to life's possibilities.

Why Join Us

• Impact Matters: Join a team where your work directly transforms lives and contributes to a healthier community.

• Personal Growth: We offer professional development opportunities that will enrich your career and help shape the future of mental health services in Swindon.

• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside like-minded individuals who share your passion for making a meaningful impact.

Together, we can build a brighter, healthier future for Swindon. Your contribution can make all the difference.

About us

Who we are

Swindon and Gloucestershire Mindprovide advice and support to empower anyone in our local communities experiencing a mental health problem. We campaign to improve services, raise awareness, and promote understanding.

Our Vision:We will not give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets both support and respect. Swindon and Gloucestershire Mind creates services where people are recognised, valued and supported.

Our culture and values

You are joining a committed and skilled team and you will be working alongside people who are passionate about mental health care and support.

Our Values:

• SelflessnessWe will act in the best interests of the people we support.
• IntegrityWe will be principled in our work.
• ObjectivityWe will act and take decisions impartially and fairly, without discrimination or bias.
• AccountabilityWe will take responsibility for what we do and how we do it.
• OpennessWe will work and take decisions in an open and transparent manner.
• HonestyWe will be truthful and reliable.
• LeadershipWe will model Swindon & Gloucestershire Minds values and lead by example in demonstrating organisational behaviours.

Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind is committed to promoting equality, diversity and we ensure that we are an inclusive organisation, where diversity is valued, respected, and built upon. We are committed to compliance with relevant equality legislation, the Equality Act 2010, Codes of Practice, and relevant best practice guidance.

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Deliver Person-Centred Support to People with Autism
• To receive and respond to referrals as directed by the lead and management team.
• Provide direct person-centred support to people aged 16+ with Autism concerns through arange of wellbeing support techniques, i.e., specific group and peer support.
• To manage your own caseload of people who have been identified for receiving support fromthe service, this includes completing a thorough risk assessment and communicating withother agencies involved as appropriate
• To use the Outcome Star as an evidence-based tool for supporting change and wellbeing.
• To co-produce a wellbeing/support plan with the person being supported ensuring that theiridentified goals are championed.
• To provide consistent, time appropriate support to people including a range of practical,emotional and wellbeing interventions as applicable.
• To ensure that goals identified are being addressed by providing regular wellbeing reviews.
• To be responsible for safeguarding issues and concerns raised involving relevant safeguardingstaff and appropriate agencies2. Effective Collaboration with External Agencies and Organisations
• To develop, maintain and strengthen positive working relationships with appropriateprofessionals to enhance the work delivered by the person being supported, promote theservice and encourage referrals
• To work closely with the AWP Autism team to support people who are currently waiting toreceive an autism assessment.
• To signpost and support the person accessing the service to appropriate additional supportservices, resources and up to date information either internally or to external appropriateagencies.3. Development and Promotion of the Autism Service
• To deliver psycho-educational groups as part of the post-assessment service offer whichencourages peer support and group interaction.
• Promoting the session externally and encouraging people involved to be involved with thesetup of the session plan.
• To work with the person being supported to increase community integration and empoweringthe person to attain greater independence within the community.4. KPIs and Data Excellence
• To effectively record and evidence outcomes achieved by young people.
• To monitor and report on outcome/support needs associated with the service ensuring therights of the people being supported are upheld and promoted including through anappropriate advocacy service if appropriate. Enabling the person being supported to have avoice in the day-to-day operations of the service provided.
• To meet a number of wellbeing plans set as monthly targets by manager.
• To meet a number of reviews set as monthly targets by manager.
• To use Views database system or an alternative data software (as appropriate) to capture,track and monitor performance.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• We are seeking individuals who are passionate about delivering quality services and are dedicated to continuously adapting to meet the evolving challenges and changes in the field.
• Relevant experience of working in any health, social care, or any related voluntary organisation setting
• Experience and knowledge of working within mental health, supporting individuals experiencing mental health problems .
• Experience of working with young people.
• Experience of working with complex needs.
• Experience of providing 1-2-1 support via a variety of methods including over the telephone face-to-face.
• Experience of working with people with learning disabilities and autism .
• Demonstrated understanding of a range of skills and interventions related to wellbeing and recovery practices, including counselling and community signposting.
• Willingness to support people with diverse needs in achieving their recovery goals.
• In-depth understanding of the issues and concerns of individuals with mental health needs.
• Strong knowledge and commitment to the rights of individuals accessing services.
• Understanding of the impact of stigma and discrimination.
• Knowledge of local safeguarding policies.
• A strong grasp of the concept of confidentiality.
• Eagerness to participate in team activities that foster collaboration.
• Appreciation of equal opportunities and diversity issues.
• Effective stress management and the ability to plan and prioritise
• workload.
• Proficiency in IT skills, including Microsoft Office and electronic record keeping systems.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults.
• Knowledge of mental health services in Swindon.
• Knowledge of various interventions used to support recovery.
• Understanding of General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and confidentiality.
• GCSE/O Levels (grades 9-4/A*-C) in Maths and English (or equivalent numeracy and literacy).
• Trained in an allied field e.g., counselling, mediation, advocacy, or social work.
• A commitment to working within a framework that recognises the diversity of people and encourages equality and opportunity for all.
• A commitment to the participation of people accessing our services in decision-making processes in the design and delivery of the services they access.
• Willingness to assist in various areas of work and undertake additional duties as needed tocontribute to Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind's mission.
• Ability to travel to venues across Swindon and Gloucestershire.
• A flexible approach to work.

Desirable

• Trained in an allied field e.g., counselling, mediation, advocacy, or social work

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind

Address

Swindon & Gloucestershire Mind

Sanford House

Swindon

Wiltshire

SN1 1HE

Employer's website

https://www.sgmind.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)