Community Learning Disability Nurse

About The Job

Hours per week: 37

Contract type:
Permanent

Salary: £39,152 - £41,771 a year plus £3,500 market supplement allowance and £963 essential car user allowance (subject to criteria)

We are seeking an experienced RNLD or RNMH to join our Adult Social Care team. Using your clinical expertise, you will assess needs, manage complex cases, and help adults with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, dementia, sensory impairments, and other care and support needs achieve positive outcomes.

Working within the framework of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and safeguarding legislation, you will deliver person‑centred, strengths‑based assessments and support plans that promote independence, wellbeing, and choice.

• 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

• 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

This is a public facing role so you’ll need to show off your fluency in speaking and writing English.

Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no‑one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.

The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough.

• From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
• Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
• Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
• Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 19.2 per cent (at April 2026) and 3x salary death in service grant
• Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
• Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
• Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part‑time hours and alternative working patterns
• Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
• Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
• Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel