Job summary The Children's Community Learning Disability Team is a small team of specialists working together to provide support to families and children in the Stockport area. They also provide professional supervision and support to specialist education providers in the area. The team is made of 7 staff members including team manager, four band 6 learning disability nurses and a team administrator. We work closely with Stockport CAMHS Learning disability team and often hold joint cases. We deliver group evidence based intervention alongside other members of the Stockport Multi-Disciplinary Team. It is a small team and therefore everyone works very closely together and ensures regular supervision and support is given. The post holder will work as part of The children's Community Learning Disability Team (CCLDT) to deliver therapy and care programmes set by the CCLDT multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will use their own knowledge and expertise to consider the child holistically and incorporate appropriate activities into sessions to meet the child's wider developmental needs, including communication, physical skills, sensory needs, play skills and positive behaviour support plans. The post holder will offer ongoing assessment of child's needs, liaising with relevant professionals regarding progress and adjust behaviour plans and delivery accordingly. Main duties of the job o To work with families and children with a learning disability to create quality play and skill building.o To deliver evidence based group programmes such as Riding the Rapids for parents and their children with professional supervision and support.o To support delivery of group sessions.o To undertake home visits alone or with specialist learning disability nurses.o To manage their own case load.o To complete pre and post outcome questionnaires.o To carry out observations of children in community settings as part of the assessment for positive behaviour support plans.o To carry out delegated duties independently in family's homes and community settings.o To carry out any other work deemed appropriate to the role in consultation with the line manager. 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: o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays o NHS pension scheme membership o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further o NHS Staff discounts o Cycle to work scheme oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice Date posted 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 362-A-24-6893434 Job locations Stepping Hill Hospital Stockport SK2 7JE Job description Job responsibilities Main Duties and Responsibilities The post holder will work as part of The childrens Community Learning Disability Team (CCLDT) to deliver therapy and care programmes set by the CCLDT multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will use their own knowledge and expertise to consider the child holistically and incorporate appropriate activities into sessions to meet the childs wider developmental needs, including communication, physical skills, sensory needs, play skills and positive behaviour support plans. The post holder will offer ongoing assessment of childs needs, liaising with relevant professionals regarding progress and adjust behaviour plans and delivery accordingly. Communications - Ability to communicate effectively face to face and via phone, email, video consultations and written letters.- Liaison with other professionals e.g. health visitors, Portage service, dieticians, school staff and social workers.- Liaison with families regarding appointments and behaviour plans. Responsibility for Patient Care - Ongoing assessment of childs needs during behaviour support plans, liaising with relevant professionals regarding progress and adjusting the plan accordingly alongside nursing team. - Working autonomously in the community and managing their own case load.- Carrying out observations of children in different settings such as home, school and respite units. - Providing parents with skills and knowledge to deliver behaviour strategies at home.- Providing school staff with skills and knowledge to delivery behaviour plans in education settings.- Providing written reports on progress and sharing with parents and professionals as appropriate.- Adapting delivery to meet individual needs (e.g. face to face, group, video calls) to achieve optimal outcomes.- Being adaptable and flexible with location of delivery of care the service may need to be delivered at in clinic, home, schools or other locations- Facilitating Riding the Rapids alongside other trained professionals virtually, face to face and in schools.- Supporting families with application and referral forms to access other services. Planning and organising - Planning own diary and liaising with the Specialist Nurses on the team to meet needs of service.- Participating in meetings such as TAC meetings.- Organising appointments for patients in timely manner.- Managing room availability and suitability. - Making and providing resources/behaviour plans for parents/carers and educational settings as appropriate.- Seeking additional information from parents and CCLDT team to contribute to planning and delivery of behaviour plans. - Supporting Specialist Nurses in training sessions.- Attending MDT meetings such as CCLDT monthly referral meetings. Responsibilities for Physical and / or Financial Resources - Infection control procedures including cleaning toys and maintain room cleaning log.- Maintaining safety and quality of equipment used e.g. toys, electrical equipment.- Developing and making resources for sessions as required e.g. Board maker symbols.- Ensuring appropriate equipment is available for sessions. Responsibility for Policy and Service Development and Implementation - Development of resources for use within the CCLDT.- Evaluating effectiveness of Plans e.g. evaluation forms for parents.- Contributing to service development meetings.- Flexibility to adapt within the role to meet service demands.- Developing and providing leaflets and information packs for parents and carers.- Completing risk assessments as necessary. Responsibilities for Human Resources and Leadership- Being aware of and following HR policies.- Working as part of a supportive team, being mindful of individual needs and working flexibly to support other team members.- Adhering to Trust values. Responsibilities for Teaching and Training - Maintaining continuing professional development and attending training courses as required for the role.- Disseminating information gained through CPD with other team members.- Delivering teaching and training to others e.g. teaching parents and education staff new skills within sessions, supporting the delivery of parent and education staff training courses.- Providing placements for volunteers and students, ensuring they adhere to Trust policies and procedures.- Facilitating observations of sessions for other professionals.- Supporting new members or less experienced members of staff. Responsibilities for data and information resources - Recording contacts and non-attendance.- Keeping accurate and concise case notes.- Keeping CCLDT data base up to date for monthly referral meetings. Research, Development and Audit - Use Datix to report incidences as appropriate- Participation and support in research projects, as appropriate Physical Skills and Effort - Being able to safely move equipment.- Manual handling following guidelines.- Being able to work at a low level (floor/low table) with young children for sustained periods. 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. 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 £136 Job description Job responsibilities Main Duties and Responsibilities The post holder will work as part of The childrens Community Learning Disability Team (CCLDT) to deliver therapy and care programmes set by the CCLDT multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will use their own knowledge and expertise to consider the child holistically and incorporate appropriate activities into sessions to meet the childs wider developmental needs, including communication, physical skills, sensory needs, play skills and positive behaviour support plans. The post holder will offer ongoing assessment of childs needs, liaising with relevant professionals regarding progress and adjust behaviour plans and delivery accordingly. Communications - Ability to communicate effectively face to face and via phone, email, video consultations and written letters.- Liaison with other professionals e.g. health visitors, Portage service, dieticians, school staff and social workers.- Liaison with families regarding appointments and behaviour plans. Responsibility for Patient Care - Ongoing assessment of childs needs during behaviour support plans, liaising with relevant professionals regarding progress and adjusting the plan accordingly alongside nursing team. - Working autonomously in the community and managing their own case load.- Carrying out observations of children in different settings such as home, school and respite units. - Providing parents with skills and knowledge to deliver behaviour strategies at home.- Providing school staff with skills and knowledge to delivery behaviour plans in education settings.- Providing written reports on progress and sharing with parents and professionals as appropriate.- Adapting delivery to meet individual needs (e.g. face to face, group, video calls) to achieve optimal outcomes.- Being adaptable and flexible with location of delivery of care the service may need to be delivered at in clinic, home, schools or other locations- Facilitating Riding the Rapids alongside other trained professionals virtually, face to face and in schools.- Supporting families with application and referral forms to access other services. Planning and organising - Planning own diary and liaising with the Specialist Nurses on the team to meet needs of service.- Participating in meetings such as TAC meetings.- Organising appointments for patients in timely manner.- Managing room availability and suitability. - Making and providing resources/behaviour plans for parents/carers and educational settings as appropriate.- Seeking additional information from parents and CCLDT team to contribute to planning and delivery of behaviour plans. - Supporting Specialist Nurses in training sessions.- Attending MDT meetings such as CCLDT monthly referral meetings. Responsibilities for Physical and / or Financial Resources - Infection control procedures including cleaning toys and maintain room cleaning log.- Maintaining safety and quality of equipment used e.g. toys, electrical equipment.- Developing and making resources for sessions as required e.g. Board maker symbols.- Ensuring appropriate equipment is available for sessions. Responsibility for Policy and Service Development and Implementation - Development of resources for use within the CCLDT.- Evaluating effectiveness of Plans e.g. evaluation forms for parents.- Contributing to service development meetings.- Flexibility to adapt within the role to meet service demands.- Developing and providing leaflets and information packs for parents and carers.- Completing risk assessments as necessary. Responsibilities for Human Resources and Leadership- Being aware of and following HR policies.- Working as part of a supportive team, being mindful of individual needs and working flexibly to support other team members.- Adhering to Trust values. Responsibilities for Teaching and Training - Maintaining continuing professional development and attending training courses as required for the role.- Disseminating information gained through CPD with other team members.- Delivering teaching and training to others e.g. teaching parents and education staff new skills within sessions, supporting the delivery of parent and education staff training courses.- Providing placements for volunteers and students, ensuring they adhere to Trust policies and procedures.- Facilitating observations of sessions for other professionals.- Supporting new members or less experienced members of staff. Responsibilities for data and information resources - Recording contacts and non-attendance.- Keeping accurate and concise case notes.- Keeping CCLDT data base up to date for monthly referral meetings. Research, Development and Audit - Use Datix to report incidences as appropriate- Participation and support in research projects, as appropriate Physical Skills and Effort - Being able to safely move equipment.- Manual handling following guidelines.- Being able to work at a low level (floor/low table) with young children for sustained periods. 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. 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 £136 Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential NVQ 3 or equivalent in Health and social care studies or other healthcare related courses Desirable NVQ4 or equivalent (as above) Qualification in child development or special educational needs A working knowledge of Microsoft products including excel Knowledge Essential Knowledge of early child development and developmental differences Ability to plan, record, develop and implement behaviour plans for individuals/groups Ability to understand and relate well to children with disabilities and their parents/carers Ability to organise own timetable Ability to work as a team member Desirable Knowledge of Riding the Rapids Experience Essential Previous experience of working with children and families Experience with children with developmental and/or learning disability Experience of working in partnership with service users and other agencies Desirable Experiencing of delivering individual and/or group therapy sessions to individuals with additional needs. Skills & Abilities Essential Effective and appropriate communication skills both oral and written. Ability to deal with and communicate sensitive or difficult issues over the telephone or face to face Ability to work alone and as an effective part of a team, good organisation and time keeping skills and I.T skills Flexible approach to development and provision of services Desirable Willingness to undertake further training appropriate to the post Work related Essential Occupational Health Clearance Car driver with access to a car Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential NVQ 3 or equivalent in Health and social care studies or other healthcare related courses Desirable NVQ4 or equivalent (as above) Qualification in child development or special educational needs A working knowledge of Microsoft products including excel Knowledge Essential Knowledge of early child development and developmental differences Ability to plan, record, develop and implement behaviour plans for individuals/groups Ability to understand and relate well to children with disabilities and their parents/carers Ability to organise own timetable Ability to work as a team member Desirable Knowledge of Riding the Rapids Experience Essential Previous experience of working with children and families Experience with children with developmental and/or learning disability Experience of working in partnership with service users and other agencies Desirable Experiencing of delivering individual and/or group therapy sessions to individuals with additional needs. Skills & Abilities Essential Effective and appropriate communication skills both oral and written. Ability to deal with and communicate sensitive or difficult issues over the telephone or face to face Ability to work alone and as an effective part of a team, good organisation and time keeping skills and I.T skills Flexible approach to development and provision of services Desirable Willingness to undertake further training appropriate to the post Work related Essential Occupational Health Clearance Car driver with access to a car 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 Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Address Stepping Hill Hospital Stockport SK2 7JE Employer's website http://www.stockport.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)