Additional Support Team Leader – Learning Disabilities(UK Visa Sponsorship)

Job Description

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) to step into a Band 7 Community Team Lead role within the Learning Disability Additional Support Team (AST), based at Red Lodge, Larbert.

This is a permanent, part-time post (30 hours per week) offering the chance to lead a specialist community service that supports individuals with learning disabilities who may be experiencing crisis situations or complex forensic needs.

The post holder will provide visible, confident leadership while ensuring high-quality, evidence-based, person-centred care is delivered consistently across the service.

Service Purpose

The Additional Support Team plays a key role in supporting people with learning disabilities who present with:

• Acute crisis and escalating behavioural needs
  Complex risk presentations
  Forensic or offending-related concerns
  High levels of vulnerability requiring coordinated multi-agency support

The service works closely with health, social care, and justice partners to ensure individuals receive safe, structured, and compassionate support that promotes independence, rights, and inclusion.

Key Responsibilities

In this leadership role, you will:

• Lead and coordinate the delivery of crisis and forensic community learning disability services
  Manage a mixed caseload, including individuals with complex risk and behavioural presentations
  Provide clinical oversight, ensuring safe and effective care planning
  Support and supervise staff within the multidisciplinary team
  Promote recovery-focused and rights-based approaches to care
  Contribute to risk management and safeguarding processes
  Work collaboratively with partner agencies including social work, forensic services, and community teams
  Support service development, change management, and quality improvement initiatives

You will also play a key role in ensuring care aligns with relevant legal and policy frameworks, including national learning disability standards.

Leadership and Working Style

We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Strong, approachable and visible leadership
  Confidence in managing change and service development
  The ability to support teams working in high-pressure environments
  Excellent communication and partnership-working skills
  A commitment to improving outcomes for people with learning disabilities

About the Organisation

This service sits within a wider NHS Scotland framework that values collaboration, innovation, and person-centred care. The focus is on ensuring equitable access to high-quality services for individuals with learning disabilities across community and specialist settings.

 NHS Scotland values and workforce standards.

Qualifications and Requirements

Essential:

• Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD) with NMC registration
  Proven experience in learning disability services
  Leadership or supervisory experience within a clinical setting
  Understanding of safeguarding principles and risk management

Knowledge of relevant legislation including:

• Mental Health Act
  Mental Capacity Act
  Care Act 2014

Desirable:

• Experience in forensic learning disability services
  Experience managing complex or crisis caseloads
  Training or qualifications in leadership or clinical supervision
  Experience in service development or quality improvement

Additional Information

• This role requires membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme
  The post is subject to DBS/PVG background checks in line with safeguarding legislation
  Applicants requiring visa sponsorship must meet UK Skilled Worker eligibility criteria
  NHS Scotland promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion across its workforce

Closing Statement

This is a meaningful leadership opportunity for an experienced RNLD who is passionate about improving outcomes for people with learning disabilities. You will join a supportive, forward-thinking team committed to delivering safe, effective, and person-centred care within the community.