Job summary Exciting opportunities have arisen within the Children's Learning Disability Service. The Learning Disability Service strives to provide forward thinking high quality services, working in partnership with other agencies. In addition to working with young people with learning disabilities and their families, we have a strong commitment to health promotion through service development and training initiatives. We are committed to helping our staff-develop and you will be part of an enthusiastic and experienced team. The post holder will, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, work towards addressing the psychological, emotional and behavioural needs of children and young people with a learning disability. They will be responsible for their caseload and deliver a range of evidence-based interventions. The post holder will also support the Autism pathway. Adaptability, good communication skills and self-motivation are essential to the role. You will also be able to demonstrate that your practice is evidence based and innovative. Main duties of the job The post holder will, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, work towards addressing the health, psychological, emotional and behavioural needs of children and young people with a learning disability. They will be responsible for their caseload and supervise that of other practitioners within the service. The post holder will also take a senior role in undertaking and supporting assessments for the school aged Autism Spectrum Disorder Pathway. The post is based within Lancashire and the main duties will be within the Lancaster and Morecambe team. About us Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care. The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area. Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as; term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview. Date posted 19 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata (subject to confirmation) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 351-SPS1340-MS Job locations Alston House, White Cross Business Park South Road Lancaster LA1 4XQ Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role. Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Part 5 or 14 of NMC register 2- 3 years' experience as registered nurse or equivalent Desirable Preparation of Mentor training/NST 307 / ENB 998 Relevant post registration Qualification Knowledge Essential Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder and how to undertake assessment and support children and young people with ASD Knowledge of relevant contemporary health policy Desirable Knowledge and skills in the assessment / management of risk. Experience Essential Experience of working with children and young people who have learning disabilities and/or autism Experience of working in community setting Demonstrates continuing professional development Skills/Abilities Essential Ability to support people who have a learning disability/complex needs on an individual and group basis Communication - Non verbal, verbal and written Organisational skills - ability to manage own time and workload Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential Part 5 or 14 of NMC register 2- 3 years' experience as registered nurse or equivalent Desirable Preparation of Mentor training/NST 307 / ENB 998 Relevant post registration Qualification Knowledge Essential Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder and how to undertake assessment and support children and young people with ASD Knowledge of relevant contemporary health policy Desirable Knowledge and skills in the assessment / management of risk. Experience Essential Experience of working with children and young people who have learning disabilities and/or autism Experience of working in community setting Demonstrates continuing professional development Skills/Abilities Essential Ability to support people who have a learning disability/complex needs on an individual and group basis Communication - Non verbal, verbal and written Organisational skills - ability to manage own time and workload Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust Address Alston House, White Cross Business Park South Road Lancaster LA1 4XQ Employer's website https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)