Specialist Learning Disabilities and Autism Keyworker inTaunton inTaunton PUBLISHED 20 DEC 2023

Band 6: £35,392 to £42,618 a year  PERMANENT 
Our team works to support children and young people (and their families) by identifying and addressing their holistic needs, advocating for them in multi-agency meetings, and ensuring they receive the care and support they deserve.

Please see the attached job description for full duties and responsibilities.

If you're ready to take on a rewarding role with real impact, we want to hear from you!


Specialist Learning Disabilities and Autism Keyworker - Join Our Award-Winning Team!

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people with learning disabilities and autism? Do you have the drive to support families and work collaboratively to ensure the best outcomes for those at risk of mental health hospital admissions or residential placements?

We are looking for Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, and Speech and Language Therapists who are ready for a new challenge in our award-winning multidisciplinary team.


What We Do:

Our team works to support children and young people (and their families) by identifying and addressing their holistic needs, advocating for them in multi-agency meetings, and ensuring they receive the care and support they deserve. Whether it's supporting families, schools, or wider networks, we are committed to preventing unnecessary admissions and placements, and ensuring the voice of the young person is always at the heart of the decision-making process.


Your Role:

As a Specialist Keyworker, you will:

  • Assess and support the holistic needs of young people and their families, providing interventions or facilitating access to further support.
  • Advocate for young people, ensuring their views are heard in multi-agency settings.
  • Collaborate with professionals from health, education, and social care sectors to deliver tailored, evidence-based interventions such as Positive Behavioural Support.
  • Co-facilitate consultations and share expertise within your professional field, contributing to the development of the team's clinical practice.
  • Receive ongoing CPD and training opportunities to further enhance your skills and expertise.


Who We're Looking For:

We're seeking individuals who are passionate about supporting children and young people, are committed to collaborative, family-centred practice, and are ready to bring their expertise to a dynamic, supportive environment.

Please see the attached job description for full duties and responsibilities.

If you're ready to take on a rewarding role with real impact, we want to hear from you!


Specialist Learning Disabilities and Autism Keyworker - Join Our Award-Winning Team!

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people with learning disabilities and autism? Do you have the drive to support families and work collaboratively to ensure the best outcomes for those at risk of mental health hospital admissions or residential placements?

We are looking for Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, and Speech and Language Therapists who are ready for a new challenge in our award-winning multidisciplinary team.


What We Do:

Our team works to support children and young people (and their families) by identifying and addressing their holistic needs, advocating for them in multi-agency meetings, and ensuring they receive the care and support they deserve. Whether it's supporting families, schools, or wider networks, we are committed to preventing unnecessary admissions and placements, and ensuring the voice of the young person is always at the heart of the decision-making process.


Your Role:

As a Specialist Keyworker, you will:

  • Assess and support the holistic needs of young people and their families, providing interventions or facilitating access to further support.
  • Advocate for young people, ensuring their views are heard in multi-agency settings.
  • Collaborate with professionals from health, education, and social care sectors to deliver tailored, evidence-based interventions such as Positive Behavioural Support.
  • Co-facilitate consultations and share expertise within your professional field, contributing to the development of the team's clinical practice.
  • Receive ongoing CPD and training opportunities to further enhance your skills and expertise.


Who We're Looking For:

We're seeking individuals who are passionate about supporting children and young people, are committed to collaborative, family-centred practice, and are ready to bring their expertise to a dynamic, supportive environment.



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