Band 3 - Learning Disability & Autism Support Worker - Bristol

Job summary

Do you bring passion and commitment to delivering high quality care? Do you have experience working with people with a Learning Disability, Autism or Mental Illness? If so, this role will provide you with a rare and exciting opportunity.

Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust (AWP) are seeking to recruit individuals dedicated to the support of people with Learning Disabilities and or Autism that are experiencing mental health crisis and require hospital admission.

The Kingfisher Inpatient Service is an initiative that will provide highly specialised treatment in a purpose-built environment. You will work as an integral member of the clinical team supporting patients on their journeys from admission to recovery and discharge.

As part of the expanding expertise in learning disabilities and neurodiversity within AWP we will support you to develop your knowledge and skills making this an exciting career opportunity.

P.S: Previous applicants need not re-apply

Main duties of the job

You must have excellent communication skills and be willing to work flexibly to meet service needs this will include evening, night and weekend shift patterns.

Driving license is desirable however not essential for this role. For further details please refer to Job Description and Person Specification.

For a full list of duties and responsibilities please see attached job description.

About us

We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust):a diverse organisation with over 5,000 dedicated staff providing inpatient and community-based mental health care.

We provide services from a range of locations to approximately 1.8 million people living in Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, across the county of Wiltshire and in parts of Dorset.

Our outstanding people promote mental health and wellbeing. The expertise and resources within AWP are dedicated to a person-centred approach for those who use our services and for all employees. We recognise that happy and fulfilled employees give better care.

AWP is committed to support and create a positive research and evidence-based environment and culture, which can have a beneficial impact on everyone who works for the organisation and the care we provide to those who use our services.

At AWP we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds; we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those with disabilities and from the LGBTQ+ community. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge to AWP, as diversity makes us stronger.

Details

Date posted

27 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rata (pay award pending)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

342-SS128-0825

Job locations

The Kingfisher, Blackberry Hill Hospital

Manor road

Bristol

BS16 2EW