Community Learning Disability Nurse- Ellesmere Port and Chester
Band 5
Main area Community Learning Disability Nurse Grade Band 5 Contract Secondment: 12 months Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 373-CYP1372
Site LD CAMHS West- Ellesmere Port and Chester Town The Countess Of Chester Health Park, Chester, Cheshire Salary £29,970 - £36,483 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 12/03/2025 23:59
Job overview
We’re looking for an enthusiastic Learning Disability Nurse to join our Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) in Ellesmere Port and Chester. This role is for a Band 5 nurse passionate about supporting young people with learning disabilities.
You will:
* Provide specialised support to children with learning disabilities and mental health needs.
* Deliver group training for parents, caregivers, and professionals.
* Work collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team for person-centered care.
* Receive tailored training to lead parent and professional sessions confidently.
What We Offer
* A supportive, inclusive work environment.
* Ongoing training and development.
* The chance to make a real impact on families’ lives.
What We’re Looking For
* A registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD).
* Passion for working with children and adolescents.
* Strong communication and organisational skills.
* Experience or willingness to deliver training with our support.
Main duties of the job
Your Role at LD CAMHS
As a key team member, you will:
* Conduct Assessments: Evaluate behaviours of concern for young people (0–18), identify causes, and develop tailored intervention plans.
* Design Person-Centred Interventions: Create and implement plans that meet individual needs, improving quality of life.
* Apply Positive Behaviour Support (PBS): Use PBS principles to assist families effectively. Training will be provided if needed.
* Facilitate Training: Deliver practical sessions for parents, caregivers, and professionals, with full preparation and support.
* Collaborate with Experts: Work with Learning Disability Nurses, Clinical Support Workers, Psychologists, and a Psychiatrist to provide holistic care.
Why Join Us?
Make a real difference in the lives of children and families while receiving tailored training and career development in a supportive team environment.
Working for our organisation
CWP provides health and care services for local people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care.
Our aim is to help people to be the best they can be, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We were recently rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission with a Good rating overall.
We offer a variety of roles at all levels, so whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, CWP is the right employer for you.
CWP are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences.
To support this, we offer up to three weeks induction, dependent on role, with our Prepare to Care programme for all new starters.
We welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.
Person specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse (Learning Disabilities).
Knowledge and Expertise
* Learning Disability and child related policy
* Knowledge about Safeguarding children.
* NHS policy/practice, e.g. health improvement/public health agenda.
* Excellent communicator – written and oral.
* Proven, demonstrable experience of innovation and commitment to lifelong learning.
* Knowledge and understanding of Mental health issues for people with learning disabilities
Experience
* Experience of working with people with a learning disability.
* Previous Community Nurse experience
* Experience of working in CAMHS.
* Experience of positive parenting initiatives.
* Experience of working with children with Severe Learning Disabilities and mental health problems and their families/carers.
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon.
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