Children's Community Learning Disability Nurse

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Barrow-in-Furness is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join their Children's Community Learning Disability Team. You will work with children aged 0–18 with diagnosed learning disabilities, providing specialist nursing care in various community settings. The role includes conducting assessments, delivering interventions, and offering support to families and education providers. Flexible working options are available.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Positive work/life balance

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people with learning disabilities.
• Knowledge of Autism and related conditions.
• Ability to work across various community settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct holistic assessments and contribute to care planning.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions supporting emotional and physical health.
• Provide training and advice to families and professionals.

Skills

Compassion

Holistic assessment

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Tools

Electronic clinical records system (Rio)

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our experienced Children’s Community Learning Disability Team.

You Will Work With Children And Young People Aged 0–18 Who Have a Diagnosed Learning Disability And May Present With Additional Needs Such As

• Autism spectrum conditions
• Communication difficulties
• Challenging behaviours
• Sensory processing differences
• Mental health concerns
• Physical health needs

You will provide specialist nursing input across a range of community settings including homes, schools, respite services, and clinics. The role involves family‑centred care, working closely with parents/carers, education providers, social care, and other health professionals to promote positive outcomes and reduce health inequalities.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertaking holistic assessments and contribute to multi‑agency care planning
• Deliver evidence‑based interventions to support emotional wellbeing, behaviour, and physical health
• Provide specialist advice and training to families, schools, and other professionals
• Facilitating and conducting workshops and group work
• Support safeguarding processes and contribute to risk assessments
• Promote health education and preventative care
• Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives
• Maintain accurate clinical records using electronic systems (Rio)

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.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Mike Neville, Job title: Team Manager, Email address: [e-mail]