CYP Community Learning Disability Nurse

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 23 January 2026

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‑centred care.
• Receive tailored training to lead parent and professional sessions confidently.

• A supportive, inclusive work environment.
• Ongoing training and development.
• The chance to make a real impact on families' lives.

• 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Trusts 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.

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