Specialist ADHD/Autism Support Worker: Sponsorship Available

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Job Summary

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 whilst developing your own skills and knowledge and attend all specialist ADHD/AUTISM training/seminars.

 

Main duties of the job

As the specialist ADHD/AUTISM Support Worker, you will be-

Working without direct supervision to support the Specialist ADHD/ autism practitioner in the assessment, care planning, implementation and evaluation of patient’s needs.Monitoring and reviewing patients’ needs and report any concerns directly to the Specialist ADHD/ autism Nurse.

Assisting and supporting ADHD patients to take their prescribed medication and liaise with the patients pharmacy, family and GP if required.

Utilising outreach skills to pro-actively assist and support ADHD/autism patients to engage with services.

Assisting the Specialist ADHD/autism Nurse to undertake the regular physical health checks of ADHD patients and ensure data and records are up to date any concerns dealt with.

Identifying ADHD/autism patient co-morbidities including mental health issues, physical health conditions and substance misuse and work with the Specialist ADHD/autism practitioner, Multi- Disciplinary Team and outside agencies to ensure the care they receive is appropriate.

Identifying and supporting the Specialist ADHD/autism practitioner to manage patients in crisis and follow the urgent care pathway reporting any concerns to the Duty practitioner within the adult neurodevelopmental service.

Be the patients and their carers/families’ first point of contact in the absence of the Specialist ADHD/autism practitioner.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NVQ 3 or equivalent experience
  • Specialist training and understanding of ADHD/AUTISM

Desirable

  • ADHD/Autism coaching qualification

Knowledge & Expertise

Essential

  • Knowledge of ADHD and AUTISM, relevant clinical practice and NICE guidelines
  • Knowledge of mental health and substance misuse co-morbidities

Desirable

  • Personal development within current role
  • A genuine interest in ADHD/AUTISM and the difficulties that the conditions present

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team
  • Experience working with clients with ADHD and AUTISM
  • Experience of running clinics and appointments
  • Experience in running groups

Desirable

  • Community mental health team experience
  • Experience providing educational sessions to staff and patients

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 19 May 2026

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