CYP Community Learning Disability Nurse

Pan Trade; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health organization in Ellesmere Port seeks a motivated Learning Disability Nurse to support children and adolescents with learning disabilities. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, designing person-centered interventions, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The role offers ongoing training, a supportive environment, and opportunities for career growth. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills and a passion for making a difference in the community. Join us in creating positive impacts in children's lives.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Inclusive work environment

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children and adolescents.
• Experience or willingness to deliver training.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized support to children with learning disabilities.
• Conduct assessments and develop tailored intervention plans.
• Design person-centered interventions.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Experience with children

Education

Registered Nurse (Learning Disabilities)

Job description

• Mentorship
• Behaviour/mental health qualification
  
  

CYP Community Learning Disability Nurse- Ellesmere Port and Chester

Band 5

Main area

CYP Community Learning Disability Nurse

Grade

Band 5

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref

373-CYP1524

Site

LD CAMHS West- Ellesmere Port and Chester

Town

The Countess Of Chester Health Park, Chester, Cheshire

Salary

£31,049 - £37,796 per annum

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

23/01/2026 23:59

Interview date

16/02/2026

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.
  
  

Why Join Us?

Grow your career, innovate your practice, and make a meaningful difference in your community. Ready to take the next step? Apply now and become a vital part of our LD CAMHS team!

Shortlisting will be complete by 28th January and interviews will take place on Monday 16th February 2026

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

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as the provision of three GP surgeries in Cheshire.

We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.

Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach to everything we do. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible and developing a culture that values differences, and welcome applications from people who have direct experience of accessing our services.

All new starters will commence in post on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date. P2C offers up to 3 weeks training to support you to meet the induction / initial training requirements of the role.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or looking to use your existing skills and experience in a new role, you'll find something to suit you at CWP.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Please download a copy of the job description (see 'documents to download' section below) for full details of the main responsibilities for this role.

At CWP, our recruitment selection processes are based on both competence (see person specification for details) and values.

CWP recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust's Values in their everyday life and we use a values-based approach in our interviews, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.

Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust's Values and think about how these align with your own personal values. The supporting information section in your application should reflect your understanding of the Trust's Values and associated behaviours and you should provide examples from your work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviours.

An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page. Further help and support for completing your application can be accessed via our website. If you need any further guidance to help you complete your application, contact our recruitment team via email at: or by calling 01244 393100.

If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the 'essential' criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer 'YES' to the question: 'Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?'

Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.

The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post and encourages applications from armed forces reservists or cadet force adult volunteers.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse (Learning Disabilities).
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Mentorship
• Relevant degree.
• Behaviour/mental health qualification
  
  

Knowledge and Expertise

Essential criteria

• Learning Disability and child related policy
• Current best practice in learning disability nursing.
• 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.
  
  

Desirable criteria

• Knowledge and understanding of Mental health issues for people with learning disabilities
  
  

Experience

Essential criteria

• Experience of working with people with a learning disability.
  
  

Desirable criteria

• 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.
  
  

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

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.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 151.7KB)
• OH risk (PDF, 619.9KB)
• Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy (PDF, 167.7KB)
• DBS Update Service Applicant Guide (PDF, 228.4KB)
• Privacy Notice (PDF, 177.4KB)
• Trust Profile (PDF, 521.4KB)
• Application Guide (PDF, 28.3MB)
  
  

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name

Samantha Boyle

Job title

Team Co-ordinator

Email address

Telephone number

0151 488 8041

Additional information

Jenni Butler-Meadows

Team Co-Ordinator

0151 488 8041

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