Clinical Support Worker

Overview

Are you a caring, motivated, and kind person who like to think on your feet? Looking to join a Trust who will invest in your future and help you thrive in your career? Want to develop and learn new skills whilst making a difference? A great opportunity has arisen for a Clinical Support Worker to join an experienced team at Greenways Assessment & Treatment Unit in Macclesfield, Cheshire which has been rated Outstanding by CQC (Care Quality Commission).

Greenways is a purpose built 12 bedded unit which caters for adult patients who have a learning disability. The Clinical Support Worker (CSW) will be part of the staff team responsible for assisting in the physical and psychological care to patients. The Trust currently supports the Real Living Wage (RLW) hourly rate as set by the Living Wage Federation and will apply a pay supplement if the national A4C hourly rate falls below this.

Shortlisting for this vacancy is due commence on 28th January 2026 and the proposed interview date is 11th February 2026. If you are a committed and compassionate person who gets a buzz from helping others, and youre interested in starting a career within the NHS, our CSW role could be the perfect fit for you.

The role will be challenging at times but also incredibly rewarding. If youre ambitious and interested in career development, we will support you to grow, including access to a range of paid training courses. Many of our nurses and clinical leaders began their NHS careers as CSWs and were supported by the Trust to progress. Our CSWs are such an important and valued part of our workforce here  thing all our CSWs have in common is that they champion our values every day, in everything they do:
Care;
Compassion;
Commitment;
Courage;
Communication; and Competence.

• Be part of an enthusiastic and supportive team working with adults with learning disabilities. Admissions are short term for people with learning disabilities and complex needs requiring a period of intensive assessment, treatment and/or therapy within an inpatient unit.
• Assist in the physical and psychological care to patients and support daily ward activities, under direction of nursing staff.
• Support the delivery of care in a busy 24/7 ward with 11.5 hour shifts including both days and nights (Days 07:30-20:00 and Nights 19:30-08:00).
• Contribute to a respectful and compassionate environment aligned with Trust values.

• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships with colleagues and patients.
• Experience in a care setting with learning disabilities (preferred).
• Willingness to work a 24/7 schedule including day and night shifts.

Contact Amanda Atkinson for further information. 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 and have services across Wirral and Cheshire, as well as Trafford, Warrington, Bolton, Halton, Liverpool and Stockport.

Our aim is to help improve the lives of everyone in our communities, adopting a compassionate, person-centred approach. We are rated as Outstanding for Caring by the Care Quality Commission, with a Good rating overall.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Rainbow Badge Scheme member, Veteran Aware organisation and proud holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award, CWP is committed to inclusive recruitment and a culture that values differences. All new starters commence on one fixed start date each month, in line with our Prepare to Care (P2C) induction programme date, offering up to 3 weeks training to meet induction requirements.

Before applying, review the Trust’s Values and reflect on alignment with your own. The supporting information section in your application should demonstrate these values through your behaviours. If you need guidance, contact our recruitment team via email or by calling  Applicants may be asked to pay for DBS checks with costs deducted from salary; enrolment in the DBS Update Service is encouraged.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above. Applications may close early if a high volume of applications are received.

Please download a copy of the job description for full details of the main responsibilities for this role. Our recruitment selection processes are based on competence and values, and we use a values-based approach in interviews.

Good luck with your application. We hope to welcome you to Team CWP very soon!