Job Purpose
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The role of the Key Worker is to provide a service that improves the health and wellbeing of clients within their local communities.
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Clients of this service are over 18 years old, have completed secondary education, and have a primary diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome (A.S.)/ ASD Non-ID.
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The successful candidate will achieve this through the implementation of an accessible, equitable, person-centred service based in the community.
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They will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team delivering a coordinated approach to client support and intervention.
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Responsibilities include developing, planning, implementing and reviewing individualised support/intervention programmes for clients according to service standards.
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Key workers must also ensure best practice in line with up-to-date research regarding person-centred support/intervention, as outlined in New Directions.
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Another key responsibility is increasing awareness, education and understanding of Asperger Syndrome / ASD Non-ID among professionals and the wider community.
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This may involve liaising with managers regarding the referral and/or transition of clients between different elements of the service, as appropriate.
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Collaboration with clients is also essential, including documenting all client engagement, intervention, support plans, progress notes, reports referrals to agreed professional standards.
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Communication with the team is crucial, ensuring that support/recommendations/intervention programmes are effectively communicated verbally and/or in writing.
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,Required Skills and Qualifications
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A minimum of one year's experience working in the field of disability, education or training is required.
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A third-level degree in Social Care, Education or Health is also essential.
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Progressive understanding of ASD non-ID, including Asperger's Syndrome /High Functioning Autism is necessary.
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Ability to work independently in challenging situations, including dealing with crises, is also required.
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What We Offer
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A company pension scheme, paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave, educational leave, annual leave, bike-to-work scheme, tax-saver travel scheme, income protection, unpaid leave, health and wellbeing programme, company credit union scheme, employee discount scheme, digital doctor, financial support for studying and study leave, long service reward scheme and sick leave are available.
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Employee assistance programme (EAP) is also offered.
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1. Company Benefits
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2. Pension Scheme
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3. Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave
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4. Annual Leave
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5. Bike-to-Work Scheme
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6. Tax-Saver Travel Scheme
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7. Income Protection
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8. Unpaid Leave
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9. Health and Wellbeing Programme
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10. Company Credit Union Scheme
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11. Employee Discount Scheme
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12. Digital Doctor
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13. Financial Support for Studying and Study Leave
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14. Long Service Reward Scheme
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15. Sick Leave
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16. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
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