Therapist Role for AHPs | Join a New Child Support Team in Leeds with Sponsorship | Apply Now

Location
Kernal House, Killingbeck Drive, Killingbeck, Leeds

Type
Permanent, Part Time (18.75 hours)

Salary (£)
£38,682 to £46,580 per annum

About Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust is all about supporting people in their homes and local settings with high quality care that meets them where they are. They’ve got deep roots in Leeds, and a clear mission to make healthcare more personal, compassionate and consistent. Rated Outstanding for caring by the CQC in adult services, their teams work across homes, clinics and the community—alongside local trusts and councils—to ensure everyone has access to the care they deserve.

They’re growing, evolving and opening space for passionate Allied Health Professionals who want to work in teams that really listen, support, and create change with young people in need.

Job details

Benefits

• Supportive work environment with mentoring from a Consultant Psychologist
• Career growth through regular clinical supervision and CPD
• Flexibility with part time hours to fit your schedule
• Integrated working across NHS, council and community partners
• NHS perks like generous annual leave and discount schemes

Requirements

• Qualified Occupational Therapist or Speech and Language Therapist
• Experience working with children or young people, including families and care networks
• Current HCPC or relevant professional registration
• Understanding of escalating risks and placement breakdown
• Comfort working in multi-agency teams
• Collaborative mindset and forward thinking attitude
• Confidence to help shape a brand new service

Salary Details

This role is Band 6, with a salary range between £38,682 and £46,580 per annum, pro rata for part time.

About the Role

This is your chance to join a newly developed Proactive Support Service built to support children and young people at risk of placement breakdown. You’ll work directly with families and care networks to provide timely, expert input that helps de-escalate complex needs.

The team is small but skilled, including a Consultant Psychologist, Nurses and AHPs working hand-in-hand with Leeds City Council’s Corporate Parenting Team. It’s a fresh opportunity to build relationships, design new ways of working, and make a real difference. If you’ve been waiting for a role where your insight matters and your voice helps shape what good care looks like, this is it.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with children, families and care teams to provide specialist support
• Use clinical expertise to advise, de-escalate crises and promote placement stability
• Build close partnerships with inpatient and local services
• Contribute to team learning, development and reflective practice
• Help identify areas for improvement and new ways of working
• Support service audits and improvement efforts

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires an enhanced DBS check to ensure safeguarding and safety for all young people involved.

Certificate of Sponsorship

This role does not currently offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. For more details, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. They’re committed to fairness, inclusion and offering equal opportunity across every role.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
• Address: Kernal House, Killingbeck Drive, Killingbeck, Leeds, LS14 6UF
• Contact: Christina.Edwards3@nhs.net

Reference Number
C9833-597-25

How To Apply
The listing may close once enough applicants have applied, so if this sounds like the role you’ve been waiting for, get your application in as soon as possible.