Job summary Are you looking for a new challenge and a rewarding progressive career? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a caring, compassionate and enthusiastic Band 3 Nursing Assistantto work within our Children's and Young peoples Inpatient service at Ferndene. The service supports individuals from 13- 18 years, who have require assessment and treatment for a range of Mental health disorders, learning disabilities and/or, with recovery being at the heart of the service. Main duties of the job We are looking for caring, empathetic, enthusiastic and motivated individuals who have a passion to improve the lives of individuals who access the service. You must be flexible, adaptive and reliable with excellent communication skills and demonstrate a patient centred approach. An interest in working within Children's Inpatient care is desirable, the service can be challenging but rewarding environment is essential. You will work shifts, rotating throughout a 24 hour period, as well as weekend and bank holiday working. You will work in a highly supported environment, and will be provided with training opportunities to further develop your knowledge and skills. We will provide you with a comprehensive induction period and have access to ongoing clinical supervision and appraisal with development review that will provide you with support and the specialist skills required to meet the holistic needs of our patients. You will be visible and accessible to patients, families and carers working together to ensure efficient, effective safe and caring services. You will provide compassionate care that is based on empathy, kindness, mutual respect and dignity. 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. Date posted 20 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 263-SCG24-136-AD-A Job locations Ferndene Moor Road Prudhoe NE42 5PB Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 20th March 2025 Closing date : 3rd April 2025 We welcome your application. Please note, this vacancy may close before the above closing date, once a suitable number of applications have been received. Job description Job responsibilities Please find attached job description for full details. Advertising date : 20th March 2025 Closing date : 3rd April 2025 We welcome your application. Please note, this vacancy may close before the above closing date, once a suitable number of applications have been received. Person Specification Education & Qualification Essential Senior Healthcare Support Worker or commitment to work towards Knowledge & Experience Essential Experience of working with service users with complex needs Person centred care Experience of working within an inpatient setting Desirable Safeguarding Carer needs Skills & Competencies Essential Good interpersonal and communication Time Management Literacy skills Numeracy skills Basic IT skills Desirable Ability to prioritise Record keeping skills Person Specification Education & Qualification Essential Senior Healthcare Support Worker or commitment to work towards Knowledge & Experience Essential Experience of working with service users with complex needs Person centred care Experience of working within an inpatient setting Desirable Safeguarding Carer needs Skills & Competencies Essential Good interpersonal and communication Time Management Literacy skills Numeracy skills Basic IT skills Desirable Ability to prioritise 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust Address Ferndene Moor Road Prudhoe NE42 5PB Employer's website https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)