ADHD Clinical Support Worker in Manchester

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Main area General Staffing Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity cover) Hours Part time - 22.5 hours per week (22.5 hours per week) Job ref 349-SHCG-8348144-RL4

Site South Manchester CAMHS Town Manchester Salary £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 26/10/2026 23:59

Job overview

Under supervision, the post holder will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, undertaking a wide and varied range of clinical and administrative tasks as directed by qualified staff or the Service Manager. The post holder will assist in the assessment and treatment planning for children, young people and their families. The post holder will assist in the implementation and evaluation of interventions for children, young people and their families.

Main duties of the job

For the main duties of this job role please see the attached job description and do not hesitate to contact the service should you have any questions.

Working for our organisation

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe. With 10 hospitals and a wide range of community services, we care for over 1 million people every year, and our team of over 30,000 people is at the heart of everything we do.
You’ll be working alongside colleagues from all backgrounds, supporting people from every walk of life, and learning something new every day. We believe that everyone should feel welcome, respected, and valued at work. You can bring your whole self to MFT, knowing that your unique perspective and experiences are celebrated here.
You’ll find that we’re committed to helping you grow - whether you want to develop new skills, progress in your career, or simply make a difference in your community. We offer equal opportunities for everyone, and we’ll support you with training, development, and a caring environment where your health, wellbeing, and safety matter.
Most importantly, you’ll be part of a team where working together and supporting each other is everything. You’ll make new friends, build strong relationships, and have a real voice in shaping the future of our Trust.
Please note that this is not a role that MFT will offer sponsorship for, so you will need to ensure you have your own ongoing right to work in the UK.
At MFT we’re All Here For You - every step of the way. Join us today.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Documents to download’ heading.

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We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS : Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS : Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children’s and/or adults’ barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person specification

Education/Qualifications

• NVQ 2 in health-related area (or equivalent)
• GCSE Maths and English Grade 4 or above (or equivalent)
• NVQ 3 in health-related area (or equivalent)
• Formal training in the administration of QB tests.

Knowledge

• Understanding of the role of the Clinical Support Worker in an ADHD multidisciplinary environment
• Understanding of and adherence to boundaries of practice
• Knowledge of issues that affect the mental health and emotional well being of children and young people
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures for children and vulnerable adults
• Experience of working with children and young people with neurodiversity
• Experience of working autonomously and using own initiative
• Experience of working with risk and following reporting procedures

Experience

• Experience of working with children and young people with neurodiversity
• Experience of working autonomously and using own initiative
• Experience of working with risk and following reporting procedures
• Experience in a mental health team
• Experience of working with children and young people with mental health conditions
• Experience in a multi-disciplinary team or working with a wide range of professionals
• Experience of administering Qb tests.

Skills

• Ability to prioritise work
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to collect, record and organize information and data systematically
• Ability to develop co-operative networks with external agencies
• Evidence of commitment to user and carer involvement
• A willingness to be flexible in approach to the demands of the role
• An ability to uphold good practice in a non-judgemental way in difficult situations.
• Positive attitude to role of supervision and to supporting colleagues

Personal Attributes

• A commitment to undertake further relevant training and self-directed study.
• Punctual and flexible across hours of work when required.
• A commitment to the inclusion of young people’s, parent/carer views in service delivery, development and design.

Work related circumstances

• Ability to travel across the MFT footprint.
• Willing to carry out all duties and responsibilities of the post in accordance with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities and Equality and Diversity policies.
• Appointments to be regulated and controlled activities require an enhanced DBS check

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.

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