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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

An exciting opportunity is on offer to join our dynamic and ever evolving Children and Adolescent Mental health service.

Based in North Cumbria - Current bases are Carlisle

Are you interested in pursuing a career in a children and young people service?

Are you passionate about helping children, young people and their families?

Are you looking for opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge?

If the answer is yes to the above, then we would be delighted to hear from you.

This role offers the chance to be part of a team who pride themselves on offering mental health services to children and young people within the community.

We have several pathways within the service offering intervention to children and young people up to the age of 18 years old. Working closely with family, carers and the professional system to achieve the best possible outcomes and support healthy transitions.

Main duties of the job

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.

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.

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

essential

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

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.