Specialist ADHD/Autism Support Worker | Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Employer: Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Disability Confident: Yes
Closing Date: 04/06/2026
About this job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 4 Specialist ADHD/Autism Support Worker to support and work directly under the Specialist ADHD/Autism Practitioner to provide a range of interventions for patients with a diagnosis of ADHD/Autism, including those with co‑morbid mental health or physical health problems, within the adult neurodevelopmental services.
You will have the opportunity to ensure all patients receive equal opportunities with regard to their care needs, to deliver training to other staff, to signpost and build relationships with other providers, all while developing your own skills and knowledge and attending all specialist ADHD/Autism training/seminars.
Key Responsibilities
- Work independently to support the Specialist ADHD/Autism Practitioner in the assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation of patient needs.
- Monitor and review patients’ needs and report any concerns directly to the Specialist ADHD/Autism Nurse.
- Assist ADHD patients with taking their prescribed medication and liaise with the patient’s pharmacy, family and GP if required.
- Utilise outreach skills to proactively assist and support ADHD/Autism patients to engage with services.
- Assist the Specialist ADHD/Autism Nurse to undertake regular physical health checks of ADHD patients and keep data and records up to date.
- Identify ADHD/Autism patient co‑morbidities (mental health issues, physical health conditions and substance misuse) and work with the Specialist ADHD/Autism Practitioner, the Multi‑Disciplinary Team and outside agencies to ensure appropriate care.
- Support the Specialist ADHD/Autism Practitioner in managing patients in crisis and follow the urgent care pathway, reporting any concerns to the Duty Practitioner within the adult neurodevelopmental service.
- Serve as the first point of contact for patients and their carers/families in the absence of the Specialist ADHD/Autism Practitioner.
Training & Development
All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme. P2C offers up to 3 weeks of training to support you to meet the induction/initial training requirements of the role.
Equal Opportunities
We are a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services. We are committed to inclusive recruitment practices and value diversity in all its forms.
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