Job Summary
We have a vacancy within our CALDS ( Child & adolescent learning disability service) based in Denbigh.
The successful candidate will be a member of a multi-disciplinary health team, providing support to children 5-18yrs with social communication difficulties, learning disabilities & complex health needs.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will assist in the provision of child assessment and further interventions for children within a variety of different community settings. You will provide support to children and families using a holistic approach and support children and their families with hospital appointments and provide desensitisation programmes. The post holder will work in collaboration with the community and acute teams to implement initiatives to effectively respond to the health needs of children and young people with learning disabilities and complex health needs, which include health promotion, health screening and access to health care services.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 4 or BTEC Early Years or NNEB or equivalent level of relevant training/ education
Desirable
- Any relevant formal training within the area of Children’s Disabilities
Experience
Essential
- Working with Children/ families. Experience of supporting young people who challenge
Desirable
- Prior experience of working in a community setting
Knowledge
Essential
- To have an understanding of child development
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Closing Date: 26 February 2026
