Learning Disabilities and Vulnerabilities Specialist
2 days ago
We are looking for a passionate and experienced individual who has demonstrable knowledge and experience working with people with a learning disability, autism and/or dementia or other vulnerabilities to provide maternity cover on a fixed term basis.
The Learning Disabilities and Vulnerabilities specialist will be based within the SWAST safeguarding team, and will guide and support all areas of the Trust to meet the needs of adults and children with Learning Disabilities (LD), Autism (A), Dementia and other vulnerabilities.
Ensuring staff have the knowledge and ability to empower, advocate for, and support individuals to maintain their independence, promoting their physical and mental health
This is an exciting time to be joining the SWAST following the publication of our new Trust Learning Disability and Autism plan 2025-2028. If you are you looking for an incredible challenge that will stretch you, both professionally and personally, and if you are looking for an opportunity to make a difference across a wide range of settings then please get in touch.
To implement Trust wide Learning Disability and vulnerable patient policies and procedures, to improve the experiences of patients and staff with vulnerabilities.
To lead on LEDER for the Trust. Working closely with the safeguarding team and learning from deaths team.
To be the lead and champion LD, Autism and vulnerabilities and use skills to educate and colleagues of the importance of improving experiences of vulnerable patients.
To provide advice and guidance on area of expertise, supporting safeguarding reviews into patients with a LD, Autism, dementia, or other vulnerability.
Work with external organisations and groups to learn from them and ensure the patient’s voice is heard and implemented.
To improve patient care for people living with a learning disability, autism and dementia or other vulnerability.
Make the SWASFT a dementia friendly employer and support dementia friendly communities.
- For full details please refer to the job description
At South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) we have a culture where everyone is valued for being themselves. Our aim is to work together to promote the most inclusive environment possible, which attracts people from the widest range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work that we do together, for the benefit of all of our employees, our patients and the communities we serve. We offer flexible working opportunities, inclusive policies and a range of feedback mechanisms to support individuals and to enable a positive, welcoming environment where our people and their careers can thrive in.
To view the Trust's Mission, Vision, Values and Goals click here
For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification attached.
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