Overview
There are exciting developments in Wirral CYPMHS. We are looking for highly motivated and passionate Clinical Support Workers to enhance and support in CYPMHS Wirral 0-18 around the outcomes for SEND & neurodiversity within primary care. We are offering two full-time posts for 6 months, with supervision from a mental health professional and both clinical tasks and face-to-face work with families and young people, particularly those with identifiable SEND & neurodiversity needs.
The Trust supports the Real Living Wage (RLW) hourly rate as set by the Living Wage Foundation and will apply a pay supplement if the national A4C hourly rate falls below this.
Interviews are planned for Tuesday 2 September.
Responsibilities
* Work alongside other practitioners based within the Wirral 0-18 team, specifically in the area of SEND & neurodiversity outcomes.
* Work independently according to a plan agreed with the clinical co-ordinator or Team Manager and within the team’s policies and procedures.
* Assist in clinically related administration including outcome measures, collection of statistics and project work.
* Work directly with families, specifically those with neurodiversity & SEND needs.
Organisation Context
Cheshire and Wirral Partnership (CWP) provides health and care services for a population of over one million people, including mental health, learning disability, community physical health and all-age disability care, as well as three GP surgeries in Cheshire. We employ around 4,500 staff across 73 sites with services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton and Liverpool. We are committed to compassionate, person-centred care and are rated Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.
Recruitment and Values
As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award holder, CWP is committed to inclusive recruitment and valuing differences. We welcome applications from people with direct experience of accessing our services. All new starters commence on one fixed start date each month via the Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme, offering up to 3 weeks of training.
Applications, Guidance and Support
Please download the job description for full details of main responsibilities. Recruitment is based on competence and values; interviews are values-based. Review the Trust’s Values and reflect them in your application with examples from work or personal life.
An applicant guide and additional support for completing your application can be found on the Trust website. For assistance, contact the recruitment team via email: cwp.recruitment@nhs.net or by calling 01244 393100.
Eligibility and Schemes
If you have a disability meeting the Equality Act 2010 definition and meet the essential criteria, you may be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme. Please inform us of any special support needs for the interview and selection processes. The Trust also offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria.
Practical Details
Please note applicants are responsible for DBS check costs, deducted from salary after appointment. Enrolment in the DBS Update Service is encouraged. A small annual fee of £16 applies.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Apply early, as vacancies may close before the advertised date if a large number of applications are received.
Closing
Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP soon! This advert closes on Thursday 28 Aug 2025.
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