Job summary
This is a new and exciting fixed-term role for someone with considerable experience working with children and/or young people with neurodiverse conditions in health, education or similar settings. This role is integral to the establishment and delivery of a pilot service to test a new neurodiversity (ND) assessment and support model for children and young people (CYP) across several southeast London (SEL) boroughs. This is initially a 15-month pilot, with the potential to extend to 18mths.
The aim of the pilot is to test a new multi-borough ND support and assessment model. The Hub will:
- offer a dual diagnostic pathway (where required) for assessment
- pilot the use of an ND insight profiling tool to inform assessment and identify support needs
- offer relevant support and workshops to CYP and their families whilst waiting.
The postholder will have experience working with CYP with a diagnosed neurodiverse condition or with CYP experiencing ND typical behaviours or needs, requiring support. They will facilitate the use of a 'strengths and needs' assessment for CYP, who have been referred for an ND diagnosis, and identify appropriate support opportunities to help schools and families meet the needs of the child or young person. The role will support oversight of the profiling pathway process and will provide high levels of liaison with CYP and their families/carers and schools to support completion of the questionnaires.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be expected to have the ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team and be flexible and embrace opportunities and change. The role involves direct work with CYP, families, schools and other health and education colleagues. The post holder will support the clinical programme lead and other members of the ND Hub through the facilitation of support workshops and will also contribute to the continuous improvement of service quality and patient care. The post-holder will be expected to develop strong relationships and build trust with and colleagues within the ND Hub, Oxleas ND services and local education settings.
About us
Oxleas offers a wide range of NHS healthcare services to people in community and secure environment settings. Our services include community health care such as district nursing and speech and language therapy, care for people with learning disabilities and mental health care such as psychiatry, nursing and therapies. Our multidisciplinary teams look after people of all ages and we work in close partnership with other parts of the NHS, local councils and the voluntary sector and through our new provider collaboratives. Our 4,300 members of staff work in many different settings including hospitals, clinics, prisons, secure hospitals, children's centres, schools and people's homes.We have over 125 sites in a variety of locations in the South of England. In London we operate within the Boroughs of Bexley, Bromley Greenwich and into Kent. We manage hospital sites including Queen Mary's Hospital, Sidcup and Memorial Hospital, Woolwich, as well as the Bracton Centre, our medium secure unit for people with mental health needs. We are the largest NHS provider of prison health services providing healthcare to prisons within Devon, Dorset, Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, Kent and South London. We are proud of the care we provide and our people.
Our purpose is to improve lives by providing the best possible care to our patients and their families. This is strengthened by our new values:
- We're Kind
- We're Fair
- We Listen
- We Care
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Support the completion of screening tools, including a strengths and needs assessment tool, for CYP and their families and schools, referred to the team, to identify the CYPs strengths and needs.
- To complete a wellbeing assessments, either virtually or face to face, with the CYP and their family, to review the CYPs identified strengths and needs and discuss reasonable adjustments to support meeting those needs.
- To signpost the CYP and family to local support offers and web-based information that may be beneficial in meeting the needs of the CYP and family and, where feasible, help the family to access these support opportunities.
- To network with health, education and social care colleagues and networks to support the development of a service directory of support for each borough.
- To participate in clinical triage and multi-disciplinary team case discussions, providing input following the wellbeing assessments.
- Monitor CYP who meet the diagnostic criteria for ADHD/ASD, providing ongoing support and interventions where identified and appropriate to do so.
- Supported by the Clinical Programme Lead and Operational Lead, to lead on the delivery of the patient education workshops, including identification of topics, alignment to the most appropriate clinician, patient selection and facilitation of the sessions.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Support the completion of screening tools, including a strengths and needs assessment tool, for CYP and their families and schools, referred to the team, to identify the CYPs strengths and needs.
- To complete a wellbeing assessments, either virtually or face to face, with the CYP and their family, to review the CYPs identified strengths and needs and discuss reasonable adjustments to support meeting those needs.
- To signpost the CYP and family to local support offers and web-based information that may be beneficial in meeting the needs of the CYP and family and, where feasible, help the family to access these support opportunities.
- To network with health, education and social care colleagues and networks to support the development of a service directory of support for each borough.
- To participate in clinical triage and multi-disciplinary team case discussions, providing input following the wellbeing assessments.
- Monitor CYP who meet the diagnostic criteria for ADHD/ASD, providing ongoing support and interventions where identified and appropriate to do so.
- Supported by the Clinical Programme Lead and Operational Lead, to lead on the delivery of the patient education workshops, including identification of topics, alignment to the most appropriate clinician, patient selection and facilitation of the sessions.
Person Specification
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of the effects of neurodevelopmental disorders and the principles of person-centred support.
- Ability to listen and communicate effectively, with strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
Desirable
- Experience in delivering structured coaching/support sessions.
Education
Essential
- NVQ Level 6 or equivalent qualification or equivalent level of experience, in a related field. Degree in a relevant subject area desirable.
- Knowledge and understanding of ADHD/ASD or neurodiversity conditions, including behaviour traits and support.
Desirable
- Post graduate training and experience to diploma/degree level in a relevant area (e.g., mental health, ADHD, ASD, coaching).
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience working with children and young people with ADHD or ASD or other neurodevelopmental disorders within a social care, local education, community, primary care, or mental health environment.
- Ability to lead or actively participate in group activities and therapeutic sessions.
- Experience providing 1:1 support
Desirable
- Experience in delivering psychoeducational groups or group sessions in a similar area.
Person Specification
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of the effects of neurodevelopmental disorders and the principles of person-centred support.
- Ability to listen and communicate effectively, with strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
Desirable
- Experience in delivering structured coaching/support sessions.
Education
Essential
- NVQ Level 6 or equivalent qualification or equivalent level of experience, in a related field. Degree in a relevant subject area desirable.
- Knowledge and understanding of ADHD/ASD or neurodiversity conditions, including behaviour traits and support.
Desirable
- Post graduate training and experience to diploma/degree level in a relevant area (e.g., mental health, ADHD, ASD, coaching).
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience working with children and young people with ADHD or ASD or other neurodevelopmental disorders within a social care, local education, community, primary care, or mental health environment.
- Ability to lead or actively participate in group activities and therapeutic sessions.
- Experience providing 1:1 support
Desirable
- Experience in delivering psychoeducational groups or group sessions in a similar area.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
