Community Learning Disability Nurse

Location: Luton

Salary: £31,371 - £33,799 a year plus £963 essential car user

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Permanent, Full time

The role

We have a highly rewarding opportunity within the Community Learning Disabilities Team where you will be promoting the independence, inclusion and well-being of all adults with a learning disability enabling them to have control over their lives and ensure we comply with the Luton Council and Safeguarding Adults Boards policies and procedures.

The multi-disciplinary team consists of Community Learning Disability Nurses, Social Workers, Social Care Assessors and Enablement Coordinators, our range of involvement includes care management, transitions, safeguarding and mental health as well as enabling people to gain independent skills and meaningful employment. We are currently undertaking a number of exciting strengths based approach projects including personal technology, connecting people and asset based community development.

Experience

Substantial post qualifying experience in an Adult Social Care or Nursing setting
Experience of professional support to other colleagues
Experience of delivering nursing training and competencies to care workers.
In depth experience of working with people with a learning disability.
Relevant professional qualification e.g. RNMH/RNLD
Knowledge of Adult Social Care legislation and guidance, in particular the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2004, the principles underpinning social care practice and how relevant legislation and guidance is applied in practice.

Benefits

We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:
Flexible working arrangements - we welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns
24/7 independent Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Generous holiday entitlement
Local government pension with generous employer contribution
Excellent support and development
Relocation package available up to £8,500 (subject to meeting eligibility criteria)
Half price season ticket on Thameslink train line
Discounted shopping including gym membership and Vauxhall cars
Proud to offer a Housing Brokerage Service for Key Workers to help and support eligible employees in finding suitable housing

If this is the role for you, do not hesitate, apply today!

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