Clinical Support Assistant
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Carlisle / Workington, CA1 3SX
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 September 2026
8 days left
Job description
North Cumbria Crisis Team is looking for highly motivated Clinical Support Assistants to join out newly developed Crisis Service. You will have the op...
To assist in the delivery of care to service users who have a variety of needs, diverse presentations and a range of mental health conditions, cognitive and/or learning disabilities under the direction of a registered practitioner. The overall responsibility for the service user remains, at all times with the registered practitioner.To implement and evaluate care within a prescribed framework as a member of the care team ensuring that high quality, individualised care is delivered and that this promotes recovery and wellbeing and maximises independence.To support the team in providing excellent and effective person centred care.To provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, respect and dignity. To actively engage with supervision and appraisal process as identified in Trust policy.
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.
Education and Qualification
Essential
- Completion of a competency-based programme within probationary period OR equivalent demonstrable experience
- Knowledge of care related procedures, clinical observation, relevant legislation
Desirable
- evel 3 qualification in a healthcare related subject OR a portfolio of equivalent demonstrable experience
Skills and Competencies
Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to undertake PMVA (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression) training
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Effective Time Management
Desirable
- Ability to prioritise tasks
- Accurate record keeping skills
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Previous care experience
- Person centred care approach
- Understanding of mental health and/or learning disabilities needs
- Safeguarding knowledge
- Awareness of carer needs
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
25 August 2026
Last checked
26 August 2026
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