Learning Disability Case Manager


Location
Salary
£55,524 - £62,652 per annum, inclusive of HCAS
Profession
Case manager
Grade
Band 7
Deadline
16 Sep 2026
Contract Type
Fixed term: 6 months (from start date)
Posted Date
02 Sep 2026
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Job requirements

Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.

Essential

21 listed

Requirements the employer expects applicants to meet.

  • Experience

    Experience of establishing & maintaining good working relationships

  • Experience

    Experience of working across multi agency services.

  • Experience

    Experience of holistic assessment

  • Experience

    Awareness of Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards -Experience of completing Mental Capacity Act

  • Experience

    An awareness of financial management, especially in relation to brokerage and invoicing

  • Experience

    Experience of completing Mental Capacity Act Assessments

  • Key Attributes

    Ability to assess patients with complex needs

  • Key Attributes

    Ability to lead case conferences/MDT meetings

  • Key Attributes

    Ability to work independently

  • Key Attributes

    Ability to manage competing priorities

  • Key Attributes

    Able to manage own workload

  • Key Attributes

    Able to communicate clearly and effectively both written & verbally

  • Key Attributes

    Able to deal with challenges and appeals with the support of the Clinical Lead

  • Key Attributes

    Understanding of the roles of different professional groups

  • Key Attributes

    An awareness of financial management, especially in relation to brokerage and invoicing

  • Skills & Knowledge

    Evidence of continuous professional development

  • Skills & Knowledge

    Knowledge of National Framework for NHS Continuing healthcare and Nursing Funded Care and associated legislation and guidance

  • Skills & Knowledge

    Proven clinical Leadership Skills

  • Skills & Knowledge

    Excellent negotiating skills (to promote change & when dealing with resistance to change)

  • Education/Qualification

    Registered RN5 Learning disabilities nurse, level 1 with current NMC registration Educated to degree level.

  • Education/Qualification

    Educated to degree level

Desirable

Not listed in the available specification.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Learning Disabilities Case Manager to join the Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Team, supporting individuals with learning disabilities across North West London.

This is a rewarding and influential role within a specialist service dedicated to improving the lives of people with learning disabilities and complex health needs. You will play a key role in ensuring individuals receive personalised, high-quality care that promotes independence, choice, dignity and the best possible health outcomes.

Working at the interface of health, social care and commissioning services, you will coordinate complex care packages, undertake assessments, advocate for individuals and their families, and work collaboratively with a wide range of professionals to ensure care is delivered safely, effectively, and in line with NHS Continuing Healthcare guidance.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced Registered Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD) or healthcare professional who is passionate about reducing health inequalities, improving experiences of care, and influencing service development for people with learning disabilities. Development opportunities may also be considered for the right candidate.

Main duties of the job

As a Learning Disabilities Case Manager, you will:

  • Undertake comprehensive NHS Continuing Healthcare assessments for individuals with learning disabilities and complex health needs.
  • Develop, implement and coordinate person-centred care plans in partnership with individuals, families, carers and multidisciplinary teams.
  • Act as a strong advocate for individuals, ensuring their voice, preferences and aspirations remain central to all decision-making.
  • Coordinate, monitor and review complex packages of care, ensuring services remain responsive, effective and focused on achieving positive outcomes.
  • Work collaboratively with local authorities, provider organisations, specialist nursing teams and community services to deliver integrated care.
  • Support safeguarding processes and contribute to risk assessment and risk management planning.
  • Facilitate and lead multidisciplinary meetings, case conferences and care reviews.
  • Monitor the quality and effectiveness of commissioned services and identify opportunities for service improvement and innovation.
  • Promote best practice in learning disabilities care and contribute to the ongoing development of Continuing Healthcare services.
  • Support the organisation's commitment to reducing health inequalities and improving outcomes for people with learning disabilities and their families.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Applicants are expected to present clear and relevant evidence of the competencies and responsibilities detailed in the attached Job Description and Person Specification, together with a demonstrated commitment to the Trust’s values of Accountability, Inclusion, Compassion, and Empowerment.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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This advert is for Learning Disability Case Manager with Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust in London, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Case manager role. The advertised salary is £55,524 - £62,652 per annum, inclusive of HCAS. The contract type is Fixed term: 6 months (from start date). The application deadline is 16 Sep 2026.

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