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Clinical Support Assistant in Carlisle

On-site in Carlisle·Part-time·Added today (last checked 9 Nov)

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust

55 open roles

Our summary

Salary: £25,760 - £27,476 a year
About £1,840 - £1,940 a month after tax.
Work mode: On-site, Carlisle
Contract: Part-time
Closing date: Apply by Thursday 19 November

Skills

Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Carlisle.

The role

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 5th November 2026

Closing date : 19th November 2026

We welcome your application.

Person Specification

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

Level 3 qualification in a healthcare related subject OR a portfolio of equivalent demonstrable experience

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

Skills and Competencies

Essential

Good interpersonal and communication
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

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.