Sirona care & health CIC

Acute Learning Disability and Autism Liaison Support Worker

The closing date is 22 April 2026

Job summary

You will be a core member of the acute learning disability and autism liaison team, employed by Sirona, working within an acute trust.

Delivering both clinical and non-clinical support for patients as well as supporting the registered members of staff to deliver high quality care.

This is a busy role, covering both inpatient and outpatient areas. Supporting patients with learning disabilities and autistic patients to access healthcare through planning, reasonable adjustments, distraction and engagement.

You will be actively involved in developing and completing care plans and health passports for patients, based on their individual needs.

Direct patient support at outpatient appointments as well as on the inpatient wards and ED areas, where appropriate.

When appropriate, supporting hospital staff with personal care, meal times and mobilising patients.

Main duties of the job

Working directly with patients with a learning disability.
Working directly with autistic patients.
Collaboratively working with patients, the team and the wider hospital to achieve holistic outcomes.
Supporting the acute learning disability and autism liaison team, raising concerns and challenging inappropriate behaviour where appropriate.
Communicating with a diverse group of patients, utilising various communication tools, including non-verbal resources.
Supporting hospital staff to engage with patients in their treatment plans as well as activities of daily living.
Supporting the team and hospital learning disability and autism steering group with improvement projects, audits and training.
Developing therapeutic activities for patients.
Managing own daily workload, with guidance from senior members of the team and clinical lead.
Maintaining confidentiality, keeping accurate records on both paper and electronic notes.
Supporting admin tasks where required.
Supporting development of champion roles within the hospital.
Supporting wider liaison team at other hospital sites, if required.

About us

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.

Date posted

09 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

083-7873404-SL

Job locations

Southmead Hospital

Avon Way offices, Southmead Hospital

Bristol

BS10 5NB

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

Please note, we cannot offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.If you currently require a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 14 months remaining until the expiry date. If you do not disclose your expiry date within your application, it may not be considered. Please only provide the expiry date and not your share code within your application.

If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description for a full list of duties and responsibilities before applying for this position.

If you refer to qualifications or employment within your supporting statement, that has not been included in your Qualifications, Training or Employment History, this information may be discounted.

Person Specification

Skills, Knowledge, Experience

Essential

Working with people with learning disabilities
Working with people with autism
Knowledge of reasonable adjustments
Evidence of effective communication skills
Range of IT skills

Desirable

Worked in a hospital
Worked in healthcare

Qualifications

Essential

Qualification in relevant area, such as Makaton/Talking Mats
Successful completion of relevant Foundation Degree modules / Diploma in Clinical Health and Social Care / diploma level 3 or equivalent experience

Person Specification

Skills, Knowledge, Experience

Essential

Working with people with learning disabilities
Working with people with autism
Knowledge of reasonable adjustments
Evidence of effective communication skills
Range of IT skills

Desirable

Worked in a hospital
Worked in healthcare

Qualifications

Essential

Qualification in relevant area, such as Makaton/Talking Mats
Successful completion of relevant Foundation Degree modules / Diploma in Clinical Health and Social Care / diploma level 3 or equivalent experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.