Clinical Support Assistant

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Clinical Support Assistant to work within the North Tyneside Recovery Partnership (NTRP). This role will be specifically within the Alcohol/Physical Health pathway for the purpose of outreach work.

The role entails working with those affected by substance and alcohol misuse. 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.

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

As an Assertive Alcohol Outreach Worker you will actively attempt to re-engage individuals who are treatment resistant and/or report an extensive history of alcohol misuse and/or physical health difficulties. You will play a vital role in guiding individuals towards recovery, offering tailored support, and coordinating services for their well-being. Your compassion, professionalism and insight will help to inspire personal recovery for those we support.

• • An understanding of the challenges faced by individuals experiencing drug and alcohol issues
  • Ability to build professional relationships with individuals
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in challenging and changing environments
  • 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.

Job responsibilities

Please find attached job description for full details.

Advertising date : 6th October 2026

Closing date : 20th October 2026

Please note this vacancy may close before the above date, should an appropriate number of applications be received.

We welcome your application.

Person specification

Education and qualification

Essential

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

Skills

Essential

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to undertake PMVA (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression) training
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Effective Time Management

Desirable

• Ability to prioritise tasks
• Accurate record keeping skills