Job Description

An opportunity has arisen for a band 3 Clinical Support Assistant to work within our North Tyneside Recovery Partnership. You will work directly into the Criminal Justice Pathway.
The role entails working with those affected by substance and alcohol misuse who also have criminal justice involvement/background. You will be expected to support in the providing of safe and effective interventions, harm reduction advice and use of psycho-social interventions to support service users to consider and achieve recovery.
There will be expectation within the role to offer an outreach approach
The team consists of a well-established mix of professionals that work collaboratively to deliver individualised care.
The role involves individualised clinical assessment, care planning, formulation, and collaborative working across the multi-agency team.
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
• Supporting those who have a criminal justice background or active criminal justice involvement. Supporting them to consider the links between offending and their alcohol/substance misuse and what changes they may want to change in relation to this
• 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.
NHS Employees identified as at risk of compulsory redundancy and those eligible for the NENC Re-Deployment careers hub will receive prior consideration.
Details
Date posted
23 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
2 years
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
263-SCG25-161-AD
Job locations
North Tyneside Recovery Partnership
The Forum
Wallsend
NE28 8JR
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 23rd December 2025
Closing date : 6th January 2026
We welcome your application. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
Advertising date : 23rd December 2025
Closing date : 6th January 2026
We welcome your application.
Person Specification
Education and qualification
Essential

• Senior Healthcare Support Worker or equivalent or working towards

Desirable

• Experience of working within a relevant clinical service
• GCSE A-C in maths and English or equivalent.

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Experience of working/ volunteering in an appropriate care setting
• Experience of working with service users who have complex needs

Desirable

• Previous experience in a community setting
• Experience of working with service user who have Addiction needs
• Understanding of person Centred Care

Skills
Essential

• Good verbal and written communication skills. ICT Functional skills.
• Good and effective time Management
• Ability to work without direct supervision.

Desirable

• Phlebotomy and ECG Training

Additional Requirements
Essential

• Ability to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post

Person Specification
Education and qualification
Essential

• Senior Healthcare Support Worker or equivalent or working towards

Desirable

• Experience of working within a relevant clinical service
• GCSE A-C in maths and English or equivalent.

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Experience of working/ volunteering in an appropriate care setting
• Experience of working with service users who have complex needs

Desirable

• Previous experience in a community setting
• Experience of working with service user who have Addiction needs
• Understanding of person Centred Care

Skills
Essential

• Good verbal and written communication skills. ICT Functional skills.
• Good and effective time Management
• Ability to work without direct supervision.

Desirable

• Phlebotomy and ECG Training

Additional Requirements
Essential

• Ability to meet the mobility and geographical requirements of the post

Skills Required