Outreach and Support Worker - Adult Autism Macclesfield

My Mind; Macclesfield; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Macclesfield seeks an Outreach and Support Worker for the Adult Autism service. The role is part-time (22.5 hours per week) based at Beech House, Macclesfield, supporting autistic adults aged 16+ in collaboration with autism hubs and partners.

A values-driven, inclusive recruitment approach is emphasized and DBS checks are standard. You will work with qualified practitioners on follow-up interventions, provide information and training to

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent; lived experience considered.
• Willing to work towards NVQ3 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide follow-up support to bespoke interventions under guidance of qualified practitioners.
• Offer basic information, guidance and training to health professionals supporting autistic adults.
• Help reduce barriers for autistic adults when accessing mainstream services.

Education

NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care

Willing to work towards NVQ3

Job description

Outreach and Support Worker - Adult Autism Macclesfield

Band 3

Main area Outreach and Support Worker - Adult Autism Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week Job ref 373-LD0568-C

Site Beech House Town Macclesfield Salary £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 12/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for an Outreach and Support Worker within our Adult Autism Service, who will be based at Beech House, Macclesfield.

You will be working to support adults from the age of 16 or 18 years upwards (depending on locality) who are autistic or who are on the waiting list for an autism assessment.

This post will work directly in partnership with local autism hubs and relevant third sector partners (charities, community interest and not-for-profit organisations) to develop and deliver improved support in the community under the direction of qualified practitioners and provide follow-up support to bespoke interventions.

We would welcome applications from people with lived experience and will look to offer support with the application and recruitment process.

This is a part-time post for 22.5 hours a week (3 days).

Main duties of the job

Under guidance and support you will-

• Work under the direction of qualified practitioners providing follow-up support to bespoke interventions.
• Provide basic information, advice, guidance and training to other health professionals supporting autistic adults.
• Work to reduce the barriers faced by autistic adults when accessing mainstream services and encourage the knowledge base and skill set of other commissioned services in providing reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act.

You will work with colleagues, including lived experience advisors, to develop and maintain resources for autistic adults and adults referred for an assessment as well as health and social care staff.

Working for our organisation

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.

Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you’ll find something to suit you at CWP.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see ‘documents to download’ section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust’s Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust’s Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trust’s Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: [e-mail] or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Person specification

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience – lived experience will be considered
• Willing to work towards NVQ3 or equivalent

Knowledge and Expertise

• Knowledge of autism and associated traits
• Knowledge of Mental Health issues Knowledge of ADHD and other neurodevelopmental conditions

Experience

• Experience of working with or supporting adults
• Experience of working in a team setting AND/OR
• actively participating in a group setting AND/OR
• advocating on behalf of other people
• Experience of working in a health, care or education setting

Trust Values

• Demonstrate alignment with Trust Values (6 C’s: Commitment, Communication, Care, Courage, Compassion, Competency)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Zoe Brayley Job title Resource Manager - Adult Autism and Adult ADHD Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01244 393179 Additional information

If you consider yourself Neurodivergent and need help to complete your application form, please contact [e-mail] or telephone [phone]

To discuss any aspect of this role, Zoë Brayley is happy for you to contact her on the details above.

Giving you time to care, space to think and opportunity to grow

We are Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CWP). We provide health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care – including the provision of three GP surgeries.

We have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport. We also provide specialist services for the North West as a whole.

Our services are provided in partnership with commissioners, local authorities, voluntary and independent organisations, people who access our services, their carers and families. The Trust has over 14,500 members and employs more than 4,000 staff across 62 sites, serving a population of over one million people and highly specialist services for two million people.

We offer career opportunities to staff across a range of professions, including:

• Allied health professions - including occupational therapy, physiotherapy, podiatry, and speech and language therapy
• Medical - including psychiatry and general practice
• Pharmacy
• Clinical support roles
• Estates and facilities
• Support services roles - including HR, communications, ICT, finance and more

At CWP, we believe in giving our staff the time to care, the space to think and the opportunity to grow.

With vacancies across a range of professions, wherever you’re at in your career journey, you’ll find something to suit you. So why not join our team today?

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