Autistic Care Specialist

3 days ago


Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Mental Health Practitioner to join our specialist service, providing trauma-informed care and support to individuals with autism and mental health conditions who pose a risk of harm to others. Your primary goal will be to ensure physical, psychological, and emotional safety for these patients, empowering them to regain control over their lives.

The ideal candidate will possess core transferable skills from nursing, social work, or AHP backgrounds, with prior experience in mental health settings, preferably in forensic services or community settings. As a registered professional, you will have advanced risk assessment techniques and psychological approaches to patient care at your disposal, promoting recovery and sustainable life skills within the autistic forensic population.

This pioneering project has been funded by Kent, Sussex, and Surrey Adult Secure Services, closely aligning with the national Homes not Hospitals programme. The aim is to support individuals to receive care and support in their communities whenever possible.

Main Responsibilities

As an Autistic Care Specialist, you will play a key role in preparing individuals for discharge from hospital environments and reintegration into their communities through the Care and Treatment Review Process and dynamic support systems. You will be responsible for recognizing when an individual requires increased levels of support to promote a sustainable lifestyle in the Community. Your tasks will include:

  • Recognizing individual needs and developing strategies for successful reintegration
  • Promoting recovery and supporting patients to understand their risks and work towards greater independence
  • Collaborating with partner agencies and 3rd sector organizations to provide comprehensive support
  • Providing education and supervision to junior staff members and other professionals
  • Working closely with autistic individuals, their circles of care, inpatient ward staff, and the wider community team

Our Organisation

Come and join us at Kent and Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust, where we offer exceptional professional development opportunities combined with a great quality of life in the Garden of England. We serve 1.8 million people in Kent and Medway, as well as providing specialist services for adults in Sussex and Surrey. Our organization is rated Good overall by the CQC.

With over 3,800 employees from 66 nationalities, we strive to provide excellent care to our service users and their loved ones. Our friendly, passionate colleagues are committed to delivering brilliant care through brilliant people. Join us in our mission to deliver outstanding care and work in partnership to achieve this goal in the right place, for every service user, every time.



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