Nurse Manager / Social Worker Uk Visa Sponsorship

Health and Care
Uk
July 25, 2025
£42 - £45 / year
Full Time
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Job Description

Senior Nurse Care Manager (RNLD) / Senior Social Worker – Transitions Team

  • Location: Leeds
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Hours: 37 per week
  • Salary: PO3 £41,511 – £44,711 per annum

About the Role

Are you a passionate Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) or Senior Social Worker ready to make a genuine difference? This is an exciting opportunity to join the Learning Disabilities Care Management and Transitions Service in Leeds—supporting young people as they move into adulthood and helping individuals with learning disabilities live independently and with dignity.

As a Senior Nurse Care Manager or Senior Social Worker, you’ll do more than manage a complex caseload. You’ll take a strengths-based, person-centred approach—championing the voice, rights, and ambitions of people with learning disabilities, working collaboratively with carers, families, and community partners.

Why Join Leeds?

We’re proud to be at the forefront of social care innovation. Leeds City Council is a national leader in strengths-based social work, working closely with the National Development Team for Inclusion to promote inclusive and empowering practice.

Our Better Lives Strategy aims to ensure that every individual can live a meaningful life in a safe home, supported by a caring community. It’s not just a social care ambition—it’s a city-wide movement.

About You

You’ll be registered with either:

You’ll also:

  • Have at least 2 years post-qualification experience
  • Be an Approved Mentor/Practice Assessor or Practice Educator Level 2, or willing to undertake training funded by us
  • Bring expertise in working with adults with learning disabilities, effective assessment and safeguarding practices, and multi-disciplinary collaboration

You’ll be confident in supervising others, leading meetings, and offering mentorship to staff and students.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage a complex caseload and assess, plan, deliver, and review support using a strengths-based, person-centred framework
  • Safeguard individuals by identifying and responding to risk and abuse in line with the Care Act 2014
  • Provide direct support, mentoring, and supervision to colleagues, newly qualified staff, and student placements
  • Work across multi-agency settings to develop tailored care plans and commission services
  • Contribute to service development and policy improvements, sharing learning and innovation with the wider team

Support and Development

We don’t believe in standing still. You’ll be supported by experienced team managers and surrounded by colleagues who value shared learning, collaboration, and personal growth. Whether you’re mentoring others or being supported in your own development, you’ll have access to:

  • Hybrid/flexible working arrangements (subject to service need)
  • Ongoing training and CPD opportunities
  • Clearly defined career progression pathways

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary with annual progression
  • Generous annual leave, plus bank holidays
  • Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund
  • Hybrid working options and flexible hours
  • Access to a wide range of employee benefits and wellbeing initiatives
    See staff benefits

Visa Sponsorship Information

If you’re not a UK or Irish citizen, you must demonstrate your right to work in the UK before starting employment. This includes having:

This role may be eligible for visa sponsorship, subject to meeting Home Office criteria.
To check if your job qualifies, visit:
Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs – GOV.UK

As of 9 April 2024, new guidance applies. If you need to switch visa type, please ensure you check your eligibility carefully before applying:
Changes to UK visa sponsorship rules – GOV.UK

How to Apply

Apply online via our Leeds City Council jobs portal.
Before submitting, please read our application guidance and ensure all required sections are completed accurately.

For informal enquiries, please contact:
Lynn Dunion, Team Manager
lynn.dunion@leeds.gov.uk
0113 3786929

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we may close the vacancy early if suitable candidates are identified.

Important Checks

All roles are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check appropriate to the role. For more information, view our
Recruitment of Ex-offenders Policy

Diversity & Inclusion

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer. Applications are welcomed from all communities, especially individuals from underrepresented groups, including:

  • Women
  • Disabled applicants
  • Ethnic minorities
  • LGBTQ+ individuals
  • Veterans
  • Care-experienced people

At Leeds City Council, we are committed to equality and anti-discrimination. Learn more about our
Council values and behaviours

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