Community Keyworker for Autism & Learning Disabilities

Daisy Chain Project; Valley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Daisy Chain Project is seeking a dedicated professional to support children, young people and adults up to 25 with learning disabilities or autism. You will manage a dynamic caseload, develop personalised plans with families, and coordinate multi-agency support to prevent crises.

You will work within a collaborative team, using creative communication methods and ensuring safeguarding at all times. The role is fixed-term for 1 year, 37.5 hours per week, with potential extension subject to funding.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with neurodiverse individuals with complex needs.
• Experience of working in the community to provide bespoke support to children, young people, adults and families.
• Experience of working with children and young people at risk of inpatient admission.
• Experience of multi-agency and joined-up working.
• Experience of engaging with a wide range of professionals including at multi-disciplinary panels.
• Experience of managing a caseload of families and providing behaviour management support in the community.
• Experience of crisis management.
• Substantial safeguarding experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a dynamic caseload of children and adults up to 25 years with learning disabilities or autism identified on the Dynamic Support Register.
• Develop personalised plans with families and deliver outcomes flexibly.
• Provide bespoke support to build self-management skills.
• Support parents to access and implement tools to manage behaviour.
• Facilitate interventions to prevent admission to inpatient settings.
• Use creative and accessible communication methods (pictures, role play) to engage the person.
• Advocate for individuals and families to ensure necessary support is in place.
• Coordinate with health, social care and education across teams to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate records and monitor progress to adjust support needs.
• Attend safeguarding duties and ensure policies are followed.
• Promote equality of opportunity and maintain Daisy Chain branding in communications.

Skills

Communication skills

Safeguarding awareness

Caseload management

Advocacy

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Social Care

Tools

CETR process knowledge

Job description

Daisy Chain Project is seeking a dedicated professional to support children, young people and adults up to 25 with learning disabilities or autism. You will manage a dynamic caseload, develop personalised plans with families, and coordinate multi-agency support to prevent crises.

You will work within a collaborative team, using creative communication methods and ensuring safeguarding at all times. The role is fixed-term for 1 year, 37.5 hours per week, with potential extension subject to funding.