LD and Autism Transforming Care Case Manager

Essex County Council; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Essex County Council is seeking a part-time Case Manager to join the Transforming Care Programme. This role focuses on improving health outcomes for individuals with learning disabilities and autism, ensuring community support and preventing institutional care. Candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in health and social care.

Qualifications

• Significant experience working with people with learning disabilities and/or autism.
• Ability to challenge and negotiate with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist advice to health professionals and social workers.
• Support colleagues to mitigate risks and make independent decisions.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Negotiation

Education

Diploma or Degree in Social Work or Nursing

Job description

This is a part-time opportunity for 22.2 hours per week, with a pro-rata salary range of £26,058.60 to £30,657 per annum.

The Opportunity

The Transforming Care Programme is now part of a broader approach to Health Equalities for Autistic Children, Young People, Adults, and those with learning disabilities. The team works on behalf of the Collaborative of 3 ICSs and 3 Local Authorities across Southend, Essex, and Thurrock (SET) to transform the health and social care system, aiming to improve health outcomes for people with learning disabilities and/or autism (LD/A).

The Case Manager role is crucial to this transformation, bridging strategic and operational aspects of programme delivery, aligned with the NHS Long Term Plan for individuals with the greatest vulnerabilities at risk of institutionalized care.

This role operates within a hosted team, collaborating with health and social care to keep individuals safe in the community, prevent unnecessary hospital admissions, and facilitate timely discharges.

It has specific responsibilities for enabling preventative and integrated approaches for autistic adults and/or those with learning disabilities who exhibit challenging behaviors, including those with mental health conditions. The role ensures community services are coordinated to support individuals to remain in the community, avoid institutional care, and manage discharges effectively.

Key duties include providing specialist advice to health professionals and social workers, demonstrating expert practice in complex situations, supporting colleagues to mitigate risks, making independent decisions, and working across services (health, social care, education) to remove barriers and resolve issues.

The Experience You Will Bring

• Educated to degree level (Diploma or Degree in Social Work or Nursing) or equivalent.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and expertise in a relevant field. Membership of a relevant professional body.
• Significant experience working with people with learning disabilities and/or autism and their families, with an understanding of health and social care systems and relevant legislation.
• Up-to-date knowledge of legislation including the Mental Health Act.
• Experience chairing multi-agency meetings and making decisions on complex issues.
• Ability to challenge and negotiate with senior stakeholders to ensure service delivery aligns with national policies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with professionals, individuals, and families.
• Experience in implementing national policies related to learning disabilities and autism, and researching best practices.

For further information, please contact:

Rebekah Bailie, AD LDA Health Equalities Programme: [e-mail]

Or

Becca King, LD Health Commissioner: [e-mail]

To request a full role profile or for HR queries, contact [e-mail].

This role involves travel around Essex and beyond. A driving license and access to a vehicle, or the ability to meet mobility requirements through other means, are essential.

Why Essex?

As one of the largest UK local authorities, Essex offers a dynamic public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we are committed to transformational change and delivering quality services efficiently. Recognized in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we value everyone in Everyone's Essex. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, Essex is an excellent place to develop your career or contribute to the community.

In February 2025, Greater Essex was accepted onto the Government's devolution priority programme, aiming to establish a Mayoral Combined County Authority by May 2026. More information about devolution and local government reorganisation (LGR) can be found on our careers site.

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