Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for peer support workers to join us in the new KCHFT autism keyworker support service. If you are an autistic person we invite you to bring your skill in using your own experience to work alongside autistic people, supporting them to pursue their self-directed outcomes. We will offer you accredited peer support worker training. You will be fully supported in your role through regular one to one supervision and the Trust also offers a neurodiversity staff network. We are a team of specialists who work with autistic people and we are trained champions in supporting autistic people in the workplace. In this role, you will deliver a person-centred service through one to one and group work activities.
The support will be delivered by a neurodiverse team (i.e. a mixed team of both neurotypical and neurodivergent staff). If you need help with completing the application form, please contact Ute Vann (ute.vann@nhs.net).
If you make it to interview stage, we will ensure that all reasonable adjustments are made.
Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship. Therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom.
Main duties of the job
We are recruiting into posts across Kent working primarily within one area; West Kent, East Kent, Medway & Swale, Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley.
This role requires the post holder to have a good understanding of the complex needs of individuals with autism and as such we would welcome applications from individuals who has lived experience of autism either as an Autistic person or through a close personal relationship with an Autistic person
The Adult Autism Keyworker Service is based on the social model of disability and provides abroad range of community support and interventions to people with a diagnosis of autism who havepsychosocial/psychoeducational needs alongside other specific health needs such as mental health issues. Theservices focus is on empowerment, autonomy, and agency, and supporting that person to understandthemselves and be as authentic as they can be.
The team is made up of both neurotypical and neurodivergent clinical and non -clinical colleagues including your role as a key support worker where you will actively work asa member of the multi-professional and neurodiverse team to provide high quality support to autistic people .You daily activities will be varied.
This role is being advertised as requiring the successful candidate to have autism. We consider this to be a genuine occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010 as we believe having autism is essential for the effective delivery of peer support to our clients with autism.
About us
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences
We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission
The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
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Job description
Job responsibilities
As a community Trust many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. As such you will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role to be able to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment, if you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number so we can support you further.
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a community Trust many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. As such you will be asked to confirm you have a full UK driving licence where driving is a requirement of the role to be able to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment, if you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number so we can support you further.
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A level 5 foundation degree level of study, equivalent level of experience
- Recent experience of working with/ supporting neurodivergent individuals
- Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C/ 4-9 or equivalent in English and Maths)
knowledge and skills
Essential
- Team working
- Able to use IT systems and databases
- Evidence of working with others to meet the needs the people you have worked with
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- understand the role and remit of a Key Worker
- good level of knowledge in neurodiversity
Desirable
- Awareness of developments within the NHS would be an advantage including Autism peer support worker Capability Framework (2022), local Lived Experience Framework, the NHS England STAMP-STOMP health care pledge and Core Capabilities Framework for Supporting Autistic People.
Working Enviroment
Essential
- Experience of team working to create a culture of continuous improvement and sharing good practice in order to improve care
- Ability to concentrate for periods throughout the day when working with clients
- Ability to work in unpredictable work pattern with change
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A level 5 foundation degree level of study, equivalent level of experience
- Recent experience of working with/ supporting neurodivergent individuals
- Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C/ 4-9 or equivalent in English and Maths)
knowledge and skills
Essential
- Team working
- Able to use IT systems and databases
- Evidence of working with others to meet the needs the people you have worked with
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- understand the role and remit of a Key Worker
- good level of knowledge in neurodiversity
Desirable
- Awareness of developments within the NHS would be an advantage including Autism peer support worker Capability Framework (2022), local Lived Experience Framework, the NHS England STAMP-STOMP health care pledge and Core Capabilities Framework for Supporting Autistic People.
Working Enviroment
Essential
- Experience of team working to create a culture of continuous improvement and sharing good practice in order to improve care
- Ability to concentrate for periods throughout the day when working with clients
- Ability to work in unpredictable work pattern with change
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.
