Clinical Support Assistant

Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional NHS organization is looking for a Clinical Support Assistant to work in the Children's Learning Disability and Behaviour Support Service. The candidate will support children with learning disabilities and Autism, facilitate parent workshops, and work collaboratively with health partners. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential. This is an opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of children and their families in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Dynamic working environment

Qualifications

• Experience or knowledge in working with children with learning disabilities.
• Ability to align with Trust Values.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Support children with learning disabilities and Autism.
• Facilitate parent workshops within the PBS framework.
• Work under the supervision of the team.

Skills

Compassion

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Support children with a learning disability and/or Autism and their families across the Early Intervention, Learning Disability and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) pathways.
• Facilitate parent workshops as an integral part of service delivery within the PBS framework to increase quality of life outcomes and reduce behaviours which may challenge.
• Work under the direct supervision of the team within the Community Setting.

Qualifications and Skills

• Highly motivated and compassionate with a commitment to delivering high-quality care.
• Experience or knowledge in working with children with learning disabilities, PBS, Autism, anxiety and mental health difficulties.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively with health partners and third sector organisations.
• Ability to align with Trust Values.

What we offer

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 a modern NHS, now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.

How to apply / Informal visits

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nicola Goulding
Job title: Clinical Nurse Specialist
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]