Youth & Family Keyworker for Autism/LD Support

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early access to Psychological Therap**

Physiotherapy access

Competitive annual leave allowance

Car leasing scheme

Free eye tests

Salary sacrifice discounts

Job summary

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Keyworker to support young people, their families and carers in navigating health and social care systems. The role involves managing a defined caseload, coordinating care across health, education and social care, and promoting community-based support to prevent hospital admissions.

You will have lived or learnt experience of autism and/or learning disabilities, with strong relationship-building and safeguarding awareness as core

Qualifications

• Qualification or professional registration in social work, nursing, occupational therapy, speech & language therapy, teaching or youth work.
• Evidence of continued professional development related to working with children, autism or learning disability.
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Training in autism, learning disability, mental health, trauma-informed practice or positive behaviour support.
• Safeguarding training beyond basic awareness.
• Training in de-escalation, Breakaway or relational/therapeutic approaches.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of children, young people and families with trauma-informed support.
• Coordinate care and ensure multi-agency working across health, education, social care and voluntary sector.
• Support families to navigate complex systems and access the right support at the right time.
• Ensure the voice of the young person and family is heard in planning and decision-making.
• Identify and respond to risk and safeguarding concerns; escalate when appropriate.
• Work to prevent hospital admissions and support safe discharge and transitions, including into adult services.
• Signpost and refer to community resources to promote independence and local support.
• Maintain records and contribute to service evaluation and improvement.
• Support and guide a Keyworker Support Worker with delegated tasks.

Job description

Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a Keyworker to support young people, their families and carers in navigating health and social care systems. The role involves managing a defined caseload, coordinating care across health, education and social care, and promoting community-based support to prevent hospital admissions.

You will have lived or learnt experience of autism and/or learning disabilities, with strong relationship-building and safeguarding awareness as core