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

Clinical Support Assistant

The closing date is 07 October 2025

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a Clinical Support Assistant within the Children's Learning Disability and Behaviour Support Service across North Cumbria.

We are looking for a highly motivated, inspirational candidate who is committed to delivering a high-quality service. They will have skills and knowledge in working with children with a learning disability, Positive Behaviour Support, Autism, anxiety and mental health difficulties. They will have excellent communication skills and good interpersonal skills as the service works collaboratively with other health partners and the third sector to deliver the care to our families. They will be able to demonstrate their personal alignment with the Trust Values.

If you are passionate about improving the lives of children with a learning disability and /or autism, and their families we look forward to hearing from you.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support children with a learning disability and or Autism and their families across the Early intervention, learning disability and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) pathways. The facilitation of parent workshops is an integral part of service delivery along with the framework of Positive Behaviour Support, which will be applied by the post holder to support children and their families to increase quality of life outcomes and reduce behaviours which may challenge.

The post holder will be working under the direct supervision of the team within the Community Setting.

About us

We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet thedemands of a modern NHS, now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

Date posted

23 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

263-CCG25-333-HN

Job locations

Fairfield Centre

Cumwhinton Road

Carlisle

CA1 3SX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 23rd September 2025

Closing date : 7th October 2025

We welcome your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 23rd September 2025

Closing date : 7th October 2025

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GSCE maths and English at C or above/ equivalent adult learning qualification
Level 3 qualification (e.g. A-level, NVQ3) in Care or Level 2 qualification (e.g. GCSE, NVQ2) in care and will be expected to undertake the relevant level 3 qualification on appointment to post

Desirable

Further qualification in Learning Disabilities/Positive Behaviour Support/Mental Health/Child Development

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Experience of working with service users with complex health needs within a community setting
Experience of working with Children in Mental Health/Learning Disabilities health setting
Evidence of time management and autonomous working

Skills

Essential

Good interpersonal and communication
Time Management

Desirable

Be willing to complete further appropriate training

Role Specific Requirements

Essential

Excellent organisational and time management skills including ability to manage conflicting demands and work under pressure
Ability to foster good working relationships
Evidence of working within a team environment
Evidence of MDT working

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GSCE maths and English at C or above/ equivalent adult learning qualification
Level 3 qualification (e.g. A-level, NVQ3) in Care or Level 2 qualification (e.g. GCSE, NVQ2) in care and will be expected to undertake the relevant level 3 qualification on appointment to post

Desirable

Further qualification in Learning Disabilities/Positive Behaviour Support/Mental Health/Child Development

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Experience of working with service users with complex health needs within a community setting
Experience of working with Children in Mental Health/Learning Disabilities health setting
Evidence of time management and autonomous working

Skills

Essential

Good interpersonal and communication
Time Management

Desirable

Be willing to complete further appropriate training

Role Specific Requirements

Essential

Excellent organisational and time management skills including ability to manage conflicting demands and work under pressure
Ability to foster good working relationships
Evidence of working within a team environment
Evidence of MDT working

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.