Learning Disability Access Practitioner

Job summary

Job Overview

Are you passionate about making a real difference to the lives of adults with learning disabilities?

Join our friendly and supportive Learning Disability (LD) Access Team, where you will play a key role in helping people access the care and support they need.

We are looking for two enthusiastic LD Access Practitioners and welcome applications from qualified Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech and Language Therapists, and Registered Nurses.

As part of our dynamic multidisciplinary team, you will be the first point of contact for referrals into community learning disability services.

You will complete holistic assessments, identify and manage risk, review people waiting for support, and work with partner agencies to ensure individuals receive timely, safe, and effective care.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop specialist learning disability knowledge, enhance your clinical skills, support students, and contribute to improving outcomes for service users.

In return, you will receive regular supervision, peer support, and opportunities for ongoing professional development.

A relevant professional registration and full driving licence are essential.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Sophie Wright, Clinical Team Lead sophie.wright54@nhs.net 07385 557432

Main duties of the job

Job Description Summary

Make a real difference by helping adults with learning disabilities access the right support at the right time.

As part of our friendly multidisciplinary team, you will assess referrals, identify needs and risks, provide advice, and support, and ensure people receive the most appropriate care.

You will collaborate closely with colleagues, carers, health, and social care partners to promote independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes.

Key responsibilities:

• Screen and prioritise referrals.
• Complete holistic assessments and care plans.
• Manage risk and review waiting lists.
• Provide advice and support to service users, carers, and referrers.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary and partner teams.
• Coordinate multi-agency responses where required.

Working Pattern: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm. Full-time and part-time (minimum 0.6 WTE) applications welcome. Flexible working considered.

Essential Requirement: Professional registration, a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

About us

We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.

About Us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages.

Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment.

We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Details

• Date posted: 14 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 007645
• Job locations: Winstanley Drive Health Centre, Winstanley Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 1PB, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

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