Learning Disabilities and Autism Child and Family Key Worker

Job summary

The Link LD/A team are looking for a Child and Family Support Worker to join their friendly team.

You'll be providing 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 members of the team 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 an increase in people being supported in their own community. we support young people who have learning disabilities and/or autism and their families.

Main duties of the job

• 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.

Please be advised - this vacancy may close early if we reach a sufficient amount of applications.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• 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

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.