# Clinical Support Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-support-assistant/3def7d0c-880b-4e45-8e29-1631b0a12f76 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/clinical-support-assistant/3def7d0c-880b-4e45-8e29-1631b0a12f76.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Newcastle Upon Tyne - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Administrative and IT - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shift work) - **Closing date:** 2026-08-04T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-21T13:12:30.942Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Tyne_Wear/Jarrow/Cumbria_Northumberland_Tyne_Wear_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Learning_Disability/Learning_Disability-v8171336 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8171336?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.cntw.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Support Assistant to join our new Intensive Support Team (IST) working alongside the Community Autism and Learning Disability Service. This is a community-based, specialist team preventing crisis, reducing hospital admissions, and supporting people with learning disabilities and/or autism who are most at risk of unplanned admissions due to mental illness or behavioural presentation. Core hours for the service are 8am to 8pm however there is an expectation that the service can provide support outside these hours if required. in the least restrictive setting. The expectation of the Intensive Support Team will be to: - support people who present with behaviours that challenge the system, - work with people with complex mental health presentation - work with the person in their own residence, reducing/preventing the need for the use of restrictive practices, inpatient services and out-of-area/residential placements. The service will be integrated at a local level across all relevant services and provide psychological and psychiatric person-centred interventions for people accessing either the specialist learning disabilities team, or the enhanced primary care service. Geographical area is South Tyneside and there is an expectation that the post holder will need to be able to facilitate community appointments and access other CNTW and STSFT sites. ### Main duties of the job To assist in the delivery of care to service users who have a learning disability or autism and who have a variety of needs, diverse presentations, and a range of complex mental health conditions, 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 that this promotes recovery and wellbeing and maximises independence. To maintain electronic health records of any treatment interventions completed. To work as a member of the team in providing excellent and effective person-centred care. In-reach work into hospital environments will be required. 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. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 21st July 2026 Closing date : 4th August   2026 We welcome your application. Please note - this vacancy may close early once a suitable number of applications are received. ## Person Specification ### 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 ### 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 ## Documents - [job description (pdf, 237.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10473567) - [employee benefits (pdf, 922.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2167) - [interview guarantee scheme (pdf, 127.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1211) - [tips on how to complete your application (pdf, 171.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1209) - [reference guidelines for applicants - please read (pdf, 20.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1210) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.