Autism Practitioner

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities Design and Oversight: Accountable for overseeing the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based care and support pathways tailored to autistic individuals and those with complex needs. Service Development and Training: Contribute to developing and delivering innovative support for autistic people we support. Contribute to the development and delivery of bespoke training. Support the implementation of the Autism strategy for AFG, ensuring consistency and collaboration across the organisation.
Support the development of policies, processes, and training resources aligned with evidence-based practices. Adaptation and Innovation: Adapt and develop new approaches based on the evidence base to meet the needs of individuals we support. Ensure innovative, flexible, and person-centred support delivery that meets the outcomes of those we support. Leadership and Training Development: Model good practice, behaviour intervention, and positive risk-taking in collaboration with positive behaviour support colleagues.
Support with the design and delivery of Autism training for staff and families. Coach and mentor support workers and teams to deliver high-quality, personalised support and embed a culture of positive behaviour support. Utilise diverse skills and needs assessments to identify strengths, weaknesses, and untapped potential, focusing explicitly on enhancing the quality of life. Communication and Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate with individuals we support utilising a range of communication approaches.
Maintain good communication with relatives, teams, professionals, and stakeholder groups. Demonstrate leadership in unfamiliar, complex, and unpredictable contexts, solving problems and supporting service development. Functional Assessments and Intervention: Assist with the development of functional assessments and implement intervention strategies using Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) principles in partnership with the operational team. Contribute to the assessment toolkit for transitions, care planning, and long-term outcomes.
**Regulatory Compliance and Safeguarding**: Support colleagues to maintain standards and comply with regulations, ensuring consistent and high-quality care and support across services. Work in line with the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) to support decision-making related to Adult Social Care (ASC) needs. Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns promptly, ensuring timely intervention.