Nurse Manager / Social Worker Uk Visa Sponsorship
Job Description
- Job Title: Senior Nurse Care Manager (RNLD) / Senior Social Worker (Transitions Team)
- Salary: PO3 £42,839 – £46,142
- Hours: 37 per week
- Contract: Permanent
- Location: Leeds
- Job Reference: REQ002452
About the Role
As a Senior Nurse Care Manager (RNLD) / Senior Social Worker (Learning Disability Care Management and Transitions Service), you will play a vital role in empowering adults with learning disabilities to live fulfilling lives and have a genuine say in decisions about their care and support.
This is not only about managing a complex caseload but also about shaping lives through a person-centred approach, recognising the uniqueness, strengths, and aspirations of individuals, while engaging their families, carers, and wider community.
Joining our adult social care team in Leeds means being part of an innovative service that works in partnership with the National Development Team for Inclusion. We have led the way in developing a strengths-based approach to care, ensuring people feel listened to, empowered, and supported in ways that truly reflect their hopes and ambitions.
Our Better Lives Strategy sets out our commitment to help people live in good homes, within caring communities, and with access to services that work together to make a real difference.
Leeds City Council, one of the largest employers in the region, with over 14,000 staff, is committed to recruiting and developing individuals who share our values and ambitions.
About You
You must be qualified as either:
- A Registered Learning Disability Nurse, registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council or
- A Senior Social Worker, registered with Social Work England
.You should also be:
- An Approved Mentor/Practice Assessor.
- A Practice Educator Level 2 (or equivalent), or willing to undertake this training on appointment (funded by us).
Experience and skills required:
- At least 2 years’ post-qualifying experience.
- Knowledge of current learning disability practice and multi-disciplinary working, including statutory and voluntary agencies.
- Strong skills in assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of support for people with learning disabilities.
- Ability to build professional relationships, chair meetings, and represent the council in multi-agency environments.
- Experience using a person-centred approach, creativity in problem solving, and reflective practice.
- Leadership skills to motivate, mentor, and supervise staff, with a commitment to professional development for yourself and others.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a complex and diverse caseload to safeguard the welfare of individuals, families, and carers.
- Undertake needs assessments, risk management, support planning, commissioning of services, and evaluation of outcomes.
- Work collaboratively with health and social care colleagues to improve integration and deliver better services.
- Mentor and advise team members, promoting staff wellbeing and professional growth.
- Contribute to a learning culture by sharing knowledge and engaging positively with individuals, families, and carers.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary with annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays.
- Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions.
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, subject to service needs.
- Clear career pathways and professional development opportunities.
- Access to a range of staff benefits to support wellbeing and financial security.
How to Apply
To apply, please complete the online application form and ensure all sections are fully completed before submission.
For queries or an informal discussion, please contact:
Lynn Dunion, Team Manager – 0113 3786929 or lynn.dunion@leeds.gov.uk
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the advert may close earlier than the stated deadline.
Additional Information
- A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. See DBS guidance
- .Read our policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders
- .We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from women, carers, veterans, LGBT+ individuals, ethnically diverse candidates, disabled people, and those with care experience.
Right to Work and Sponsorship
This role is based in the UK, and candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before starting employment.
If you do not currently have this right, you may be eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker visa route. To qualify for sponsorship, you must usually:
- Be offered a job with an approved UK sponsor.
- Earn the minimum salary requirement of £38,700 per year, or meet one of the exceptions for roles on the shortage occupation or health and care visa list.
- Meet English language requirements as set by the Home Office
.Applicants are encouraged to check their eligibility for sponsorship before applying.
