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Prif leoliad
Learning Disabilities and Autism
Gradd
Band 5
Contract
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Oriau
Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
Cyfeirnod y swydd
351-SPS1563-LW
Cyflogwr
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
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NHS
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Greenbank Centre
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Preston
Cyflog
£31,049 - £37,796 per annum
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20/01/2026 23:59

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Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust logo

Designated Keyworker Development Officer

Band 5

Our Vision is to provide the best mental health, learning disability, autism, community, and physical health services for the populations we serve.

As an integrated Trust, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) delivers a comprehensive range of services, including:

  • Primary and secondary mental health care for children and adults, including specialist inpatient child and adolescent mental health provision, perinatal mental health, and forensic services with low and medium secure care.
  • Specialist mental health inpatient care for individuals with learning disabilities, alongside specialist community support for children and adults with learning disabilities and autism, including intensive support.
  • Extensive community physical health and well-being services for children and adults, covering prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and long-term condition management.

The Trust was first established in 2002 and employs approximately 7,500 staff who provide care from more than 400 sites. The organisation offers opportunities for medics, mental health, general nurses, children’s nurses, allied health professionals, psychology, administration and clerical staff, apprentices and volunteers, as well as those specialising in learning disabilities and community physical health services.

For more information visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

Trosolwg o'r swydd

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust are pleased to be recruiting to the Keyworker Team, who play an integral role for children, young people and adults with ASD and learning difficulties who are in crisis.

The Keyworker Team provides a multi-agency approach to support children, young people, adults and families/carers. It is a co-ordinated, person-centred and outcome-focused approach to planning and support where children, young people, adults and families/carers require additional and sometimes complex support. The Designated Keyworker is in high demand, with each Keyworker managing a caseload.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

As an LSCFT team, we work across Lancashire, Blackpool and Fylde Coast, Morecambe Bay, South Cumbria and Blackburn with Darwin.

Applicants should have excellent communication skills and the ability to work well autonomously and as part of a team.

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employee through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, home/remote working, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you’d like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.

Swydd-ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

Manyleb y person

Qualifications

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Lived experience with children and young people with autism and or learning disability Or Educated to Degree level in a relevant subject or equivalent level of qualification or significant equivalent previous proven lived experience
  • Knowledge and understanding of children and young people with autism and/or learning disability who present with complex needs

Knowledge

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Lived experience and personal knowledge of strategies and interventions relevant to autistic children and young people, adults and / or those with a learning disability
  • Knowledge of issues affecting families and parenting needs of children
  • Knowledge of available support services and referral routes

Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Experience of working with autistic children and young people or adults and those with a learning disabilities
  • Managing own workload with effective liaison with others.
  • Able to work autonomously and as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • An ability to be flexible and adapt to the changing needs of the developing service.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to build relationships and trust with family carers

Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare Leaver CovenantStep into healthDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - Gold

Gofynion ymgeisio

Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.

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Enw
Veronica Schofield
Teitl y swydd
Senior Lead for Keyworking Service
Cyfeiriad ebost
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