Community Learning Disability Nurse: Enable Independent Living

Recruitment Opportunities; Luton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market supplement £3,500

Essential car user allowance £963

Job summary

Luton Borough Council is recruiting an experienced RNLD or RNMH to join our Adult Social Care team at Luton Town Hall. You will assess needs, manage complex cases, and help adults with learning disabilities, dementia, and other care needs achieve positive outcomes, within the Care Act 2014 and MCA 2005 framework.

Working within safeguarding guidelines, you will deliver person-centred, strengths-based assessments and support plans that promote independence, wellbeing and choice, with a permanent

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualification (RNLD or RNMH).
• Significant post-qualification experience in Adult Social Care or nursing.
• Extensive experience working with people with learning disabilities.
• Strong knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and related legislation.
• Experience delivering training and supporting colleagues' development.
• Excellent assessment, decision-making and report-writing skills.
• Ability to manage complex and challenging cases confidently.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Complete person-centred, strengths-based and evidence-informed assessments.
• Develop outcome-focused care and support plans.
• Support adults to maintain independence and strengthen support networks.
• Deliver nursing training and competency assessments to care workers.
• Provide professional advice, coaching and mentoring to colleagues.
• Manage complex, high-risk and safeguarding cases.
• Produce clear, accurate reports and maintain high-quality records.
• Design effective and cost-efficient care packages.
• Represent the Local Authority in court and formal proceedings when required.

Education

RNLD or RNMH Registered Nurse

Job description

Luton Borough Council is recruiting an experienced RNLD or RNMH to join our Adult Social Care team at Luton Town Hall. You will assess needs, manage complex cases, and help adults with learning disabilities, dementia, and other care needs achieve positive outcomes, within the Care Act 2014 and MCA 2005 framework.

Working within safeguarding guidelines, you will deliver person-centred, strengths-based assessments and support plans that promote independence, wellbeing and choice, with a permanent