Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
Band 3 Health Care Assistant - Learning Disability Community
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Learning Disability Crisis Response Intensive Support Team (LD CRIST) – Band 3 Community Learning Disability Support Worker
Job Overview
The LD CRIST is a multi-disciplinary team comprising learning disability & mental health nurses, healthcare support workers, psychologists, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and psychiatrists.
This team operates 7 days a week during 08:00–21:00 hrs, including public bank holidays. Vacancies have arisen for a Band 3 Community Learning Disability Support Worker to join Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT). The role supports individuals and their families in a community setting, with the primary objective of preventing unnecessary hospital admissions. LD CRIST provides rapid assessment and intensive support for people with learning disabilities, behaviours that challenge, or mental health conditions.
Senior Healthcare Assistant Role Overview
The main responsibilities include:
- Assisting the healthcare team under the indirect supervision of registered practitioners.
- Conducting physical or psychological measurements delegated by the team.
⚠️ Sponsorship Note: Applicants must note that no sponsorship will be available for this role.
Contact Details
Job OPVISION: Melissa Hadley-Morris – melissa.hadley-morris@nhs.net – 0116 295 3231 Nicola Waters – nicola.waters11@nhs.net – 0116 295 3231
For further information, see the attached job description and person specification.
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Job Description – Summary of Duties and Responsibilities
As a Band 3 Community Learning Disability Support Worker, your key contributions will include:
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Assessments & Interventions
- Undertaking direct observations.
- Completing specialist risk assessments and care planning.
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Wellbeing Support
- Supporting clients/service users in maintaining health and wellbeing.
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Clinical & Therapeutic Activities
- Carrying out specified and delegated clinical/therapeutic tasks under supervision.
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Healthcare Team Collaboration
- Assisting in the planning, organisation, and delivery of clinical care with guidance from senior colleagues.
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Safety & Equality Standards
- Ensuring high standards of care within a safe, sensitive, and inclusive environment.
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Implementation & Evaluation
- Supporting registered professionals in individualised care plan implementation and evaluation.
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Recording & Supervision
- Accurately maintaining patient records.
- Providing support, mentoring to colleagues and learners as appropriate.
Core Candidate Requirements
- Experience: Prior experience supporting adults/children with learning disabilities in community settings.
- Skills:
- Exceptional communication/interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Legal/Logistical: UK driving licence and use of a vehicle are mandatory for role requirements.
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Key Notes
- Refer to the attached full job description and person specification for detailed role requirements.
- Applications may close early if sufficient applicants are received. Please apply promptly.
About Us: Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT)
Our Purpose & Mission
LPT provides community, mental health, and learning disability services across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland, encompassing over 100 settings—from inpatients to outreach in the community. Our team of 6,500+ staff serves 1 million+ people annually.
Valuing Diversity
We foster a workforce that reflects our community, committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery. Applications are highly encouraged from underrepresented groups.
Additional Information
- Access further insights regarding benefits, leadership behaviours, and our AI recruitment process via [attached ‘Information for Applicants’ document].
- Flexible working requests will be considered in line with LPT’s [flexible working policy].
- New hires (excluding medical staff) will undergo a 6-month probationary period.
- Roles require UK work permit approval.
- DBS disclosure charges will be deducted from salary once commenced.
- Applicants currently within local NHS at risk meeting essential criteria will receive interview priority.
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