Learning Disabilities and Autism Child and Family Key Worker

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services organization is seeking a Child and Family Support Worker to provide practical support and guidance to families of young people with learning disabilities and/or autism. You will be part of a friendly team, building strong relationships with families and facilitating care planning. The role requires travel across Somerset, and offers flexible working options, NHS pension scheme, and a focus on career development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development focus

Access to Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting families with children having complex needs.
• Ability to travel across Somerset for home visits and appointments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a keyworker for children and young people with complex needs.
• Build strong relationships with families, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.
• Support care planning and delivery in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Relationship building

Emotional support

Signposting services

Care planning

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

The Link LD/A team are looking for a Child and Family Support Worker to join their friendly team. You will provide practical support, advice and guidance to families who are finding it challenging to navigate the systems available to them. This will be under the guidance of qualified team members and a wider multi-disciplinary team. The Link LD/A Team (Keyworker Programme elsewhere in the county) aims to reduce admissions to hospital, promote a reduction in 52 week education placements and increase support for people in their own community. We support young people who have learning disabilities and/or autism and their families.

Travel across Somerset to meet families and attend appointments is required.

Responsibilities

• Act as a keyworker for children and young people with complex needs.
• Build strong relationships with families, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.
• Support care planning and delivery in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Provide emotional and practical support to families, including signposting to services.
• Facilitate referrals and contribute to risk assessments and safeguarding processes.
• Attend and contribute to MDT meetings, care reviews, and case conferences.
• Maintain accurate records and manage own diary using electronic systems.
• Travel across Somerset to meet families and attend appointments.
• Participate in supervision, training, and service development activities.

Benefits

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
• Access to the Blue Light Card with exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, plus NHS-specific perks