Our autism assessment coordinators provide a key role in supporting assessment processes for children and young people with possible autism. Working under the supervision of qualified Psychologists and Therapists the successful candidate will support assessments for autism, engage with families as they wait for assessment, support and contribute to follow up processes and ensure effective communication with families.
The successful candidate will have an understanding of the service requirements, and an appreciation of the concerns and queries of patients and carers.
This post requires a self-motivated and professional individual with the confidence and ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team within our standard operating procedures. The post holder will work with and support therapists to provide seamless service delivery.
Main duties of the job
- Conduct informal assessments as directed by HCPC registered Therapists and Clinical Psychologists
- To communicate assessment findings effectively to the wider Autism Assessment team
- To support & contribute to the follow-up process of multi-disciplinary assessment for autism
- To support & contribute to the effective communication of agreed advice post multi-disciplinary assessment for autism
- Support the implementation of strategies where appropriate
- To signpost families to relevant services & assist onward referral processes where appropriate
- Support the creation of materials/programmes
- Participate in regular clinical and safeguarding supervision
- Participate in regular team meetings
About us
We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff members work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield).
Committed to continuous improvement, we prioritise our people and values so we can deliver excellent patient experience. Our team is friendly, passionate and always seeking better ways to work through research and innovation.
We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces for honest conversations and to share ideas, thoughts and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion.
As a member of the team, you will have access to the NHS pension plan, a generous holiday allowance, employee health and wellbeing services and extensive benefits and support. These include onsite nurseries, childcare vouchers, home electronics schemes, working carers support, carer-friendly policies, and more.
If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day.
Job responsibilities
- Sound educational background (4 GCSEs, grade C or above including English & Maths or equivalent)
- Minimum Foundation Degree in related area or 60 credits level 4.
- Or NVQ level 3 in relevant field
- Previous experience of working with, or within, a children’s therapy department, working with children and young people with autism in an educational setting
- Experience of working with families & children
- Experience of running groups with children
- Experience of working in a supportive role as part of a team
- Experience of working with computer software programmes such as Microsoft Office, e-mail and internet
- Knowledge of child development
- Awareness of communication impairment and / or learning difficulties
- Sensitive to confidential environment
- Understanding and knowledge of work policies and procedures (Data Protection Act)
Person Specification
Qualifications
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.
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