Job summary
We are seeking a motivated, compassionate and values-driven practitioner to join Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust's new Proactive Support Service.

We welcome applications from Registered Nurses, particularly those with experience in Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Children's Services or Complex Care, as well as Social Workers and other suitably qualified practitioners with the skills, experience and values to support children and young people with complex needs.

Funded by Leeds Integrated Care Board and delivered in partnership with Leeds City Council's Corporate Parenting Team, this innovative multidisciplinary service supports children and young people at risk of care entry, placement breakdown, or delayed discharge from hospital.

The service promotes stability, prevents escalation into care and improves long-term outcomes for vulnerable young people.

The team also supports the Children with No Onward Destination (CNOD) pathway, working with young people who are medically fit for discharge but unable to leave hospital due to placement instability, accommodation issues or complex social circumstances.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, developing team where you will help shape a new service, work collaboratively across agencies and make a real difference to vulnerable children and young people.

For an informal discussion, please contact Lisa Bolton on 07851 103544.

The role is full time but we will consider job shares or part time hours.

Main duties of the job
This role would particularly suit a Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) or Registered Learning Disability Nurse (RNLD). However, we also welcome applications from Registered Social Workers and other suitably qualified and registered practitioners who can demonstrate relevant experience and skills in supporting children and young people with complex needs, trauma, behavioural challenges, and placement instability.

We are looking for a reflective and innovative practitioner who is passionate about trauma-informed and relational approaches to supporting children and young people.

Experience of Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP), therapeutic parenting approaches, or similar models would be advantageous. Training and/or experience in Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) is also desirable.

The role involves working intensively to support children and young people at risk of placement breakdown, care entry, or delayed discharge through the Children with No Onward Destination (CNOD) pathway.

You will provide assessment, consultation, direct intervention and system-wide support, working closely with families, carers, residential providers, social care, education and health colleagues to build resilience, improve stability and reduce crisis. A key aspect of the role is supporting and empowering the networks around the child, helping others understand and respond to behaviours of distress through a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach.

About us
Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust:
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.

We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job:
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work:
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Details
Date posted
17 September 2026

Pay scheme
Agenda for change

Band
Band 6

Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract
Permanent

Working pattern
Full-time

Reference number
VPFCBF40C6

Job locations
Kernel House, Killingbeck Drive
Leeds
LS14 6UF
United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification attached in the supporting documents section.

Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential

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Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust

Address
Kernel House, Killingbeck Drive
Leeds
LS14 6UF
United Kingdom

Employer's website
https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/join-our-team1/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Recruiter
Lisa Bolton
07851103544

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.