Healthcare Assistant & Autism Champion
The closing date is 12 January 2026
Job summary
Queensway Hospital are looking for a HCA / Autsim Champion to join the team.
The purpose of the role is to provide high-quality and compassionate care as a Health Care Assistant, while also acting as the Autism Champion for the ward. The postholder will work within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) to co-produce care with patients, adapt environments and interventions for individuals with ASC, and model relational approaches for the wider team. Protected time will be allocated to fulfil the Autism Champion responsibilities effectively.
Main duties of the job
Autism Champion (Protected Role Responsibilities) Act as the ward lead for ASC-informed care and promote environmental and interpersonal adjustments for patients with ASC diagnoses or traits. Deliver direct interventions and co-produce support plans in areas such as: sensory profiling, communication passports, daily activity plans, and post-meal de-escalation. Attend weekly MDT and CPA meetings to advocate for ASC-related needs and preferences. Provide in-the-moment coaching and training to ward staff on ASC-informed practices, in line with trauma-informed relational principles. Lead on the development and regular auditing of ASC care plans and patient feedback tools. Collaborate with the Patient Inclusion Lead, Psychology, and Occupational Therapy to ensure care is collaborative, inclusive, and flexible.
Support families and carers in understanding the environmental and emotional needs of patients with ASC.
Role will include, sensory needs, communication passports (with support from a competent person) self-harm reduction, de-escalation post feeds, daily activity plans, sleep hygiene plans, personal hygiene plans, interventions and measures (with Psychology) and 1:1 sessions.
Keep up to date with best practice and research in ASC and complex mental health care, contributing to policy, guidance, and service improvemen
About us
Queensway Hospital, based in Rotherham, is part of the Ellern Mede Group, a leading provider of specialist mental health services. Our wards deliver bespoke complex care packages for adults with enduring and comorbid conditions such as personality disorder, disordered eating , autism spectrum disorder, and trauma-related presentations. Our care model combines relational security, trauma-informed practice, and psychological formulation to achieve meaningful progress toward recovery and community reintegration. We work closely with NHS commissioners, local authorities, and multi-disciplinary professionals to provide individually tailored, safe, and structured therapeutic environments.
Details
Date posted
06 January 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12.70 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
E0038-0570-EM
Job locations
136 Moorgate Road
Holcombe Hill
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 3AZ
Employer details
Employer name
Ellern Mede Group
Address
136 Moorgate Road
Holcombe Hill
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S60 3AZ
Employer's website
https://www.ellernmede.org (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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