Hello We are so delighted you are considering coming to work with us at Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust (CNTW). We know the power of looking into an organisation, one you might want to work in, or one where you are going to get help, and being able to say, 'I've seen somewhere I can fit in and be myself.' We're on a journey to make the Trust an inclusive employer, representative of the community we serve and we want more of our community to consider applying for jobs with us. Opportunities for you Spanning east to west coasts from Northumberland to Cumbria and from the Scottish Borders down to Middlesbrough we've got exciting new opportunities available at every level and in every area. We offer flexible working, helping work fit around family and caring responsibilities, or training and development needs and there's lots on offer in the way of benefits, such as, lease cars, childcare schemes, staff discounts, season tickets for travel and a cycle to work scheme. All this in a vibrant workplace supported by the following staff networks. Cultural diversity staff network Disabled staff network LGBT staff network We also have a number of staff support groups which are open to any staff to attend. These Include: Armed Forces and Veterans Staff Association Mind, Health and Wellbeing Community Menopause toolkit and cafes and staff carer support group We offer fantastic personal development opportunities through our Collective Leadership Programme and other Organisational Development initiatives. Whatever you are looking for, you will be joining a supportive, friendly team, offering varied and interesting roles, with opportunities for career progression. Always improving CNTW is regulated by the national healthcare regulator, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our last two inspections have rated us as an outstanding organisation. We're always seeking to improve as an organisation. Do you want to be part of that? Please note that it is a requirement of this Trust that all external applicants pay for their own DBS certification if a DBS check is required for the post. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first monthly pay Job overview An exciting opportunity have arisen for a motivated Band 3 Community Support Assistant who has an interest in working with people with first episode psychosis. The successful candidate will work as part of the Northumberland Early Intervention in Psychosis Teams (EIP). It would be beneficial to have experience in EIP or psychosis pathways. The service aims to offer recovery focused comprehensive packages of care appropriate to the needs of its service users during this time. As a Community Support Assistant you will be supporting the multidisciplinary team, offering practical support to service users aged 14-65 years during their initial experience of psychosis under the supervision of Community Practitioners. You will be implementing care plans with guidance and support from the team. Working within an experienced and highly motivated clinical team you will be part of a service engaged in ensuring the best possible practice in contemporary mental health care. Your job role will be to provide support to service users and their families within the community, whilst working collaboratively with other professionals. Main duties of the job You will work alongside service users in the community with interventions that will help in their recovery which may include accessing community facilities, gym, shopping, local groups, assisting them to use public transport in order to attend appointments or become more independent. You will support individuals who are less well, supporting and monitoring their mental health and medication under the guidance of a registered practitioner. Support families and carers. Support the development of WRAP plans with the service user and family. Working for our organisation 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. You will be working within an established Multi disciplinary EIP service. Clinical Supervision and development of skills necessary for the role are offered within the team and you will be supported to develop. CNTW has been rated as outstanding in CQC inspections. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 1st April 2025 Closing date : 13th April 2025 We welcome your application Person specification Education and Qualification Essential criteria Senior Healthcare Support Worker or equivalent or working towards. Desirable criteria GCSE A-C in maths and English or equivalent. Knowledge and Experience Essential criteria Experience of working in a mental health care setting Knowledge of psychosis Desirable criteria Experience of working in a community mental health team Experience of working in EIP or a psychosis pathway Additional Requirements Essential criteria Hold a full UK valid driving licence and have access to own vehicle Please ensure to check out all of the supporting documents linked to this advert, for useful information about working for us, information from our Chief Executive and much more. Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Documents to download Job Description (PDF, 447.7KB) Tips on how to complete your application (PDF, 171.4KB) Reference Guidelines for Applicants - Please Read (PDF, 20.0KB) Interview Guarantee Scheme (PDF, 127.3KB) Employee Benefits (PDF, 922.8KB)