Keyworker

Job summary

Keyworker for Children and Young People (CYP) with Learning Disabilities and/or Autism

NHS Band 6, 37.5 hours per week, 10 Month Fixed Term Contract

We are looking to recruit to the BNSSG Keyworker Team, which will provide support to Children and Young People (CYP) with autism or a learning disability who are at risk of admission to specialist CAMHS inpatient settings or other restrictive practices. The postholders will engage with and support CYP to communicate their needs helping to ensure a personalised approach is coordinated and implemented across services. You will provide continuity to the CYP and their families/carers, help them to develop a personalised plan and be a local champion to maximise access of CYP with learning disabilities and/or Autism to the services and resources available from commissioned mainstream Mental Health providers and other Services.

Main duties of the job

Good communication skills are essential as the role involves contact with a range of stakeholders including local authorities, NHS services, private and voluntary sector providers, CYP with learning disabilities/autistic spectrum disorders/ mental health problems, their families and experts by experience. The postholder very occasionally be required to work outside of the normal office hours of 9am-5pm in order to be able to fully engage with CYP without causing disruption to their education and this may include working some evenings, weekends and bank holidays. This is a full time post, however, requests for flexible working and job sharing will be considered, with a minimum commitment of 22.5 hours per week.

About us

We are committed to creating an inclusive organisation that promotes and values diversity. We know from experience that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger, more creative workplace that helps us to deliver the best services. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of our community; from people of all ages, disabled people, all genders, people from ethnic minority groups, LGBTQ+ people, people with diverse gender identity and expression, people from all religions and beliefs and other diverse characteristics, and we have processes in place to ensure that all applications are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process.

Details

Date posted

09 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

461-ICB-6202TG

Job locations

Floor 2 North Wing

100 Temple Street

Bristol

BS1 6AG