Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Support Assistant

The closing date is 09 July 2025

Job summary

To assist in the delivery of care to service users who have a variety of needs, diverse presentations and range of mental health conditions, cognitive and/or learning disabilities under the direction of a 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 it promotes recovery and well being and maximises independence.

Main duties of the job

To actively engage with supervision and appraisal process as identified in Trust policy.

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.

About us

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.

Date posted

25 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

263-CCG24-318-HN-B

Job locations

Hopewood Park Hospital

Sunderland

SR1 0NB

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 25th June2025

Closing date : 9th July 2025

We welcome your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 25th June2025

Closing date : 9th July 2025

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Experience working/volunteering in an appropriate care setting

Skills and Competencies

Essential

Good verbal and written communication skills, IT Literate
Ability to work without direct supervision
Ability to develop the skills of others and to contribute to a learning environment

Education and Qualification

Essential

Senior Healthcare Support Worker or equivalent or working towards

Additional Requirements

Essential

Ability to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post

Person Specification

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Experience working/volunteering in an appropriate care setting

Skills and Competencies

Essential

Good verbal and written communication skills, IT Literate
Ability to work without direct supervision
Ability to develop the skills of others and to contribute to a learning environment

Education and Qualification

Essential

Senior Healthcare Support Worker or equivalent or working towards

Additional Requirements

Essential

Ability to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post

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.