An exciting opportunity to join the children’s keyworking team is now open to applications. The Keyworker Role is a part of the NHS Improvement Long Term Plan to improve outcomes for children and young people with Autism and / or Learning Disabilities, who are either in a mental health inpatient setting or who are at risk of being admitted. More information on this initiative can be found athttps://www.england.nhs.uk/learning-disabilities/care/children-young-people/keyworkers/

The role is unique in its development of a multi-agency commitment around the child to improve health, social and educational outcomes for the child and young person. The keyworker role will work on behalf of the local multiagency system, across Education, Health and Social Care, as part of One Vision.

The Post holder will be expected to have excellent communication skills to enable them to live the journey with the young person. They will ensure that the child’s needs are modelled across settings and that barriers to delivery are flagged with relevant agencies. The Keyworkers will be assigned to a small number of young people and work intensively with them and their families. As Cornwall is a rural county there is an expectation for key workers to have a driving license and access to a car. The team is countywide but this position is based in the west of Cornwall.

Successful candidates will be innovative and dynamic thinkers, who place the child and young person at the heart of decision making and ensure their voice is heard. The keyworker role requires a high level of knowledge and skill in relation to understanding the complex needs of children and young people with Autism, learning disability or both, mental health and human rights.

Training for this role will build on the post holders understanding of autism, learning disabilities and how these relate to trauma and the risk of inpatient admissions. Continuing professional development opportunities are available and support will be given to deliver the role. Professional registration is not required for the role but this could also be suitable for newly qualified members of staff such as nursing or AHPs.

We’re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people’s physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’

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