Job summary
Job Overview
The Expert by Experience Involvement Worker will support Experts by Experience (people with learning disabilities and/or autism) in fulfilling the functions of their job role including the preparation and co-delivery Estia Centre training programmes. They will also provide practical and emotional support for Experts by Experience to engage with other initiatives and projects which require their involvement.
It is an exciting time to join the Estia Centre as we grow and develop our team to ensure our learning programmes continue to make a real difference to the health and lives of people with learning disabilities, autism and additional mental health needs. We believe in working in partnership to inspire a committed, passionate and competent workforce through quality driven, evidenced-based learning and research, and are looking for a creative and passionate Expert by Experience Involvement Worker to help us achieve our vision.
This is a fixed term post for one-year with a possibility of extension. The role can be worked flexibly, but we do ask for Mondays to be prioritised as this is the standard working day of our lead Expert by Experience trainer.
Main duties of the job
The Expert by Experience Involvement Worker's role will support Experts by Experience in the planning and co-delivery of our training programmes and support them to engage with and participate in other projects, forums, meetings and initiatives which would benefit from their involvement. As such, the successful candidate must have good practical experience of supporting adults with learning disabilities and also have proficient IT skills to develop 'easy-read' (accessible) information.
The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator and networker who is able to build strong, trusting, collaborative relationships and have some experience of supporting people with learning disabilities to participate in self-advocacy groups or in training activities.
To be successfully shortlisted for interview, applicants are strongly advised to play careful attention to the role's Person Specification, as they will need to provide evidence against each of the essential and desirable criteria in the 'additional information' section of their application form.
About us
Mental Health and Learning Disabilities (MHLD)
The Mental Health and Learning Disabilities Service comprises four specialist, community-based teams which cover Croydon, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark, providing local outpatient and community-based assessment and interventions for people with learning disabilities over 18, who have additional mental health needs and/or significant challenging behaviour. The teams also provide inpatient liaison, advice, training and consultation to mainstream services, family carers and support staff.
National Autism Unit (NAU)
The NAU is a specialist inpatient and day-care service, and Outpatient Clinics providing assessment, diagnosis and post-diagnostic intervention. They use person centred approaches, helping patients to improve their coping skills and daily living abilities according to individual need. We work closely with families and local teams to support patients in their local communities. More info
King's Health Partners (KHP)
KHP is an Academic Health Sciences Centre where world-class research, education and clinical practice are brought together for the benefit of patients, bringing together three leading NHS Foundation Trusts - Guy's and St Thomas', King's College Hospital and South London and Maudsley - with a globally renowned university, King's College London. Their current strategy sets out a mission to deliver sustainable health improvements to our patients, communities, staff and students. More info
Job description
Job responsibilities
About the Estia Centre
We are a small team providing specialist research and learning development for people who support adults with a learning disability, autism and mental health needs. Our learning programmes are developed and delivered in collaboration with clinical subject matter experts from across the South Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust and in partnership with our learning disability and autism experts by experience. Together we aim to develop the confidence,
competence and skills of local, regional and national support staff and teams through open courses advertised in our prospectus and via bespoke and tailor-made learning programmes.
Estia Centre vision
By learning together we can create healthier lives for people with learning disabilities and autistic adults. We work in partnership to inspire a committed, passionate and competent workforce by providing a wide range of quality-driven, specialist and expert-led, learning, development and research opportunities.
Estia Centre values
- Working together - We are better and stronger when we recognise our differences and work in partnership.
- Promoting good practice - We lead by example to inspire and empower.
- Inclusive - Through coproduction we support everyone to contribute and achieve their full potential.
- Evidence based - We aim for continuous improvement through quality assured practice, research and evaluation
Communications and Working Relationships
- Centre Administrative Staff daily to weekly
- Centre Training and Project Staff daily to weekly
- Clinicians from MHLD and NAU weekly to monthly
- Senior staff from private and voluntary organisations for national training and consultancy projects as required
- Internal and External organisations such as KHP, Maudsley Learning, publishers, event organisers, event venues, etc. as required.
Key Responsibilities:
Estia Training and Expert by Experience Involvement
- in partnership with other Estia team members, assist Experts by Experience with learning disabilities and/or autism to fulfil their job role
- Support Experts by Experience to design, prepare and deliver training content relating to the adults with learning disability and autism.
- Support Experts by Experience to understand publications and materials and other written documents (e.g., training manuals, e-learning, books, websites etc).
- Support Experts by Experience to undertake their own online and classroom-based training.
- Work alongside other Estia staff and Experts By Experience to plan, prepare for, participate in and present at meetings, conferences and other involvement forums.
- Support Experts by Experience with travelling to and from local, regional and national venues.
- Support the Experts by Experience to develop easy read documents as required.
Estia Expert by Experience involvement
- Assist in the co-production and co-facilitation of patient involvement initiatives.
- Support Experts by Experience to deliver education sessions and present at conferences.
- Liaise and work with Trust clinicians to plan and implement Experts by Experience involvement initiatives any any other co-produced projects.
- Assist Experts by Experience in any administration relating to their role including using MS Office (i.e., MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and other web-based software (e.g. Internet, Zoom, MS Teams).
- Provide Experts by Experience with administration support where required and with the development and improvement of Estia Centre strategy, policies and practices.
- Support the Estia Centre with achieving its vision, mission and values.
Project Management
- Plan and prepare projects relating to the involvement of Experts by Experience and provide written reports against agreed outcomes.
- Under the direction of the Estia team, assist the Experts by Experience to co-produce agreed project activities.
- Assist Experts by Experience with planning and maintaining their work schedules and work outcomes.
- Take on other administration functions as necessary.
Job description
Job responsibilities
About the Estia Centre
We are a small team providing specialist research and learning development for people who support adults with a learning disability, autism and mental health needs. Our learning programmes are developed and delivered in collaboration with clinical subject matter experts from across the South Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust and Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust and in partnership with our learning disability and autism experts by experience. Together we aim to develop the confidence,
competence and skills of local, regional and national support staff and teams through open courses advertised in our prospectus and via bespoke and tailor-made learning programmes.
Estia Centre vision
By learning together we can create healthier lives for people with learning disabilities and autistic adults. We work in partnership to inspire a committed, passionate and competent workforce by providing a wide range of quality-driven, specialist and expert-led, learning, development and research opportunities.
Estia Centre values
- Working together - We are better and stronger when we recognise our differences and work in partnership.
- Promoting good practice - We lead by example to inspire and empower.
- Inclusive - Through coproduction we support everyone to contribute and achieve their full potential.
- Evidence based - We aim for continuous improvement through quality assured practice, research and evaluation
Communications and Working Relationships
- Centre Administrative Staff daily to weekly
- Centre Training and Project Staff daily to weekly
- Clinicians from MHLD and NAU weekly to monthly
- Senior staff from private and voluntary organisations for national training and consultancy projects as required
- Internal and External organisations such as KHP, Maudsley Learning, publishers, event organisers, event venues, etc. as required.
Key Responsibilities:
Estia Training and Expert by Experience Involvement
- in partnership with other Estia team members, assist Experts by Experience with learning disabilities and/or autism to fulfil their job role
- Support Experts by Experience to design, prepare and deliver training content relating to the adults with learning disability and autism.
- Support Experts by Experience to understand publications and materials and other written documents (e.g., training manuals, e-learning, books, websites etc).
- Support Experts by Experience to undertake their own online and classroom-based training.
- Work alongside other Estia staff and Experts By Experience to plan, prepare for, participate in and present at meetings, conferences and other involvement forums.
- Support Experts by Experience with travelling to and from local, regional and national venues.
- Support the Experts by Experience to develop easy read documents as required.
Estia Expert by Experience involvement
- Assist in the co-production and co-facilitation of patient involvement initiatives.
- Support Experts by Experience to deliver education sessions and present at conferences.
- Liaise and work with Trust clinicians to plan and implement Experts by Experience involvement initiatives any any other co-produced projects.
- Assist Experts by Experience in any administration relating to their role including using MS Office (i.e., MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and other web-based software (e.g. Internet, Zoom, MS Teams).
- Provide Experts by Experience with administration support where required and with the development and improvement of Estia Centre strategy, policies and practices.
- Support the Estia Centre with achieving its vision, mission and values.
Project Management
- Plan and prepare projects relating to the involvement of Experts by Experience and provide written reports against agreed outcomes.
- Under the direction of the Estia team, assist the Experts by Experience to co-produce agreed project activities.
- Assist Experts by Experience with planning and maintaining their work schedules and work outcomes.
- Take on other administration functions as necessary.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs level or an equivalent qualification in health and social care
Desirable
- NVQ or equivalent in health and social care
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of providing direct support to people with a learning disability
- Supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autism to participate in self-advocacy groups or in delivering training activities
Desirable
- Experience of working with autistic adults
- Experience in advocating for the needs and wishes of people with a learning disability
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Highly confident in using IT such as Microsoft Office (e.g., MS Word, PowerPoint.and Excel), Zoom, MS Teams and other virtual platforms
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Developing 'easy read' (accessible) written materials for people with learning disabilities.
Desirable
- Understanding of current policy, legislation and best practices relating to the care and support of people with learning disability and/or autism
Other/Specific
Essential
- Work under supervision and be able to manage own work.
- Be able to travel in and around London and the UK with occasional overnight stays.
Desirable
- Collaborating with social care or health professionals working in other agencies or services.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs level or an equivalent qualification in health and social care
Desirable
- NVQ or equivalent in health and social care
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of providing direct support to people with a learning disability
- Supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autism to participate in self-advocacy groups or in delivering training activities
Desirable
- Experience of working with autistic adults
- Experience in advocating for the needs and wishes of people with a learning disability
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Highly confident in using IT such as Microsoft Office (e.g., MS Word, PowerPoint.and Excel), Zoom, MS Teams and other virtual platforms
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Developing 'easy read' (accessible) written materials for people with learning disabilities.
Desirable
- Understanding of current policy, legislation and best practices relating to the care and support of people with learning disability and/or autism
Other/Specific
Essential
- Work under supervision and be able to manage own work.
- Be able to travel in and around London and the UK with occasional overnight stays.
Desirable
- Collaborating with social care or health professionals working in other agencies or services.
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).
