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.

Details
Date posted: 05 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 263-CCG26-422-HD
Closing date: 19 November 2026

Person Specification
Education and Qualification

• Essential: Completion of a competency-based programme within probationary period OR equivalent demonstrable experience
• Essential: 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
• Essential: Person centred care approach
• Essential: Understanding of mental health and/or learning disabilities needs
• Essential: Safeguarding knowledge
• Essential: Awareness of carer needs

Skills and Attributes

• Essential: Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Essential: Ability to undertake PMVA (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression) training
• Essential: Verbal and written communication skills
• Essential: Effective Time Management
• Desirable: Ability to prioritise tasks
• Desirable: 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.

Employer details
Employer name: Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Carleton Clinic, Cumwhinton Road, Carlisle, CA1 3SX, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Contact for questions about the job
Team Manager Karen Heslop, karen.heslop@cntw.nhs.uk, 01228603017

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