Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Children's Community Learning Disability Team to join our well established dynamic, forward thinking and friendly Children's Community Learning Disability Team. A Band 5 development post will also be considered for the right applicant. The post is 30 hours per week; you will be required to work flexibly over 4 week days. You must be enthusiastic and motivated and have prior experience of working with children and young people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour. Due to this being a community role, it is essential you have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle. In return we can offer you clinical / peer supervision, support from the wider children's community nursing service, line management by the children's community LD team leader and opportunities to develop professionally. Main duties of the job The post will require working with children and families on an individual basis, managing a case load and delivering programmes of care. A range of community work will be undertaken, including specialist behavioural assessments to formulate interventions, strategies and positive behaviour support plans. The post holder will contribute and facilitate parent training programmes such as "Riding the Rapids". The training of other professionals is also essential for this role. The post holder will be required to work primarily in the family home, but also in other settings such as school / hospital. Highly developed communication and problem solving skills are necessary, along with resilience and emotional intelligence to work in emotionally challenging situations. The ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines is essential. Good organisational skills, reporting skills and writing outcome focused care plans is required. About us We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers. We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population. We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you. If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods. We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service. Benefits we offer to you: Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays NHS pension scheme membership Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further NHS Staff discounts Cycle to work scheme Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice Date posted 25 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 362-A-24-7090476 Job locations Stepping Hill Hospital Stockport SK2 7JE Job description Job responsibilities To provide a safe, responsive, efficient, timely, high quality evidence based nursing service to children and young people with learning disabilities, their families and carers. To be aware of, and participate in meeting the psychological, social, physical and spiritual needs of children and young people. Undertake a range of comprehensive assessments on children and young people with highly complex and challenging needs. Develop a range of person centred interventions and specialised care plans. To coordinate, monitor and evaluate highly complex interventions and packages of care. Respond appropriately and flexibly to unpredictable situations. To facilitate children and young peoples and their carers understanding of highly complex issues in relation to their needs, considering significant communication impairments and their level of understanding. Work in collaboration with other agencies to promote, identify and facilitate the use of reasonable adjustments to ensure health needs are met and health outcomes are optimised. To embrace public health role, promoting health and wellbeing and where possible, prevent ill health. To undertake screening and triage assessments for newly referred children and young people. Identify, manage and minimise risk If successful, this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary. In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16 The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. For further details / informal visits contact: Contact name Cindy Fallows Contact job title Children's Community Learning Disability Team Leader email address cindy.leighfallowsstockport.nhs.uk Contact telephone number 0161 419 2112 Job description Job responsibilities To provide a safe, responsive, efficient, timely, high quality evidence based nursing service to children and young people with learning disabilities, their families and carers. To be aware of, and participate in meeting the psychological, social, physical and spiritual needs of children and young people. Undertake a range of comprehensive assessments on children and young people with highly complex and challenging needs. Develop a range of person centred interventions and specialised care plans. To coordinate, monitor and evaluate highly complex interventions and packages of care. Respond appropriately and flexibly to unpredictable situations. To facilitate children and young peoples and their carers understanding of highly complex issues in relation to their needs, considering significant communication impairments and their level of understanding. Work in collaboration with other agencies to promote, identify and facilitate the use of reasonable adjustments to ensure health needs are met and health outcomes are optimised. To embrace public health role, promoting health and wellbeing and where possible, prevent ill health. To undertake screening and triage assessments for newly referred children and young people. Identify, manage and minimise risk If successful, this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.50. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary. In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16 The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. For further details / informal visits contact: Contact name Cindy Fallows Contact job title Children's Community Learning Disability Team Leader email address cindy.leighfallowsstockport.nhs.uk Contact telephone number 0161 419 2112 Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential Registered Learning Disability Nurse Educated to Diploma/Degree level Evidence of Continued Professional Development Desirable Teaching / assessment qualification Knowledge Essential Sound Knowledge and skills around a number of behavioural assessments and Awareness of the role of mediators in behavioural interventions Sound knowledge and confidence with safeguarding issues Demonstrate an understanding of patient confidentiality and an understanding of informal consent Ability to work sensitively with service users and carers in challenging situations Desirable Skilled in carrying out a functional assessment analysis/PBS planning Knowledge and skills in promoting and managing typical health and developmental issues. Knowledge of Riding the Rapids, sleep and continence support for complex needs Experience Essential Evidence of good organisation and planning Experience of change management Experience in a family centred approach to care Experience of working with Multi- agency and Multi- Disciplinary groups Desirable Previous experience in community nursing with children with learning disabilities Experience of facilitating groups for parents/carers Ability to convene and chair multidisciplinary meetings Skills and Abilities Essential Mentoring and coaching junior staff/students An enthusiastic and supportive leader who motivates people and encourages team building Proven clinical skills Able to comply with Trust policies. Excellent, effective and appropriate communication skills both oral and written Ability to work autonomously Ability to work across boundaries to manage change and deliver quality service Desirable Confident decision maker with ability to work under pressure with an aptitude to change Work Related Circumstances Essential Occupational Health Clearance Able to work flexibly and independently and have a valid driving licence with own car Desirable Willingness to undertake further training appropriate to the post Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential Registered Learning Disability Nurse Educated to Diploma/Degree level Evidence of Continued Professional Development Desirable Teaching / assessment qualification Knowledge Essential Sound Knowledge and skills around a number of behavioural assessments and Awareness of the role of mediators in behavioural interventions Sound knowledge and confidence with safeguarding issues Demonstrate an understanding of patient confidentiality and an understanding of informal consent Ability to work sensitively with service users and carers in challenging situations Desirable Skilled in carrying out a functional assessment analysis/PBS planning Knowledge and skills in promoting and managing typical health and developmental issues. Knowledge of Riding the Rapids, sleep and continence support for complex needs Experience Essential Evidence of good organisation and planning Experience of change management Experience in a family centred approach to care Experience of working with Multi- agency and Multi- Disciplinary groups Desirable Previous experience in community nursing with children with learning disabilities Experience of facilitating groups for parents/carers Ability to convene and chair multidisciplinary meetings Skills and Abilities Essential Mentoring and coaching junior staff/students An enthusiastic and supportive leader who motivates people and encourages team building Proven clinical skills Able to comply with Trust policies. Excellent, effective and appropriate communication skills both oral and written Ability to work autonomously Ability to work across boundaries to manage change and deliver quality service Desirable Confident decision maker with ability to work under pressure with an aptitude to change Work Related Circumstances Essential Occupational Health Clearance Able to work flexibly and independently and have a valid driving licence with own car Desirable Willingness to undertake further training appropriate to the post 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Address Stepping Hill Hospital Stockport SK2 7JE Employer's website http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)