Band 3 - Mental Health HCA - Maidstone

Pulse Nursing; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Health Care Assistant to join their dynamic mental health team. In this pivotal role, you will provide essential support to patients, ensuring they receive the highest standard of care. Your ability to remain calm under pressure, coupled with excellent interpersonal skills, will be crucial in assisting with assessments, monitoring patient conditions, and administering treatments. This role offers flexible shifts tailored to your lifestyle, along with competitive pay and the opportunity to earn bonuses for referrals. If you are dedicated to making a difference in mental health care, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates paid weekly

Dedicated consultant for support

£500 Refer a Friend Bonus

Flexible shifts available

Qualifications

• 6+ months experience in mental health settings required.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assessing patients' mental health conditions.
• Monitor and document patients' mental health status.
• Administer medications and assist with treatments.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Empathy

Decision Making

Flexibility

Job description

Job Title: Health Care Assistant (HCA) - Mental Health Setting

Banding: Band 3

Location: Maidstone

Rate: £12.82 - £23.00 per hour

As a Mental Health Health Care Assistant (HCA), you will be a vital member of our mental health care team, providing essential support and care to patients with mental health needs. Your ability to remain calm, make quick decisions, and show empathy will be crucial in ensuring patients receive the best possible care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the assessment of patients' mental health conditions and helping to prioritise care based on their needs.
• Providing initial support and interventions to help stabilise patients, including basic mental health care measures when needed.
• Monitoring and documenting patients' mental health status, symptoms, and any changes in their condition.
• Supporting the medical team with mental health assessments and helping to interpret the results.
• Administering medications and assisting with treatments as directed by physicians.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay rates paid weekly.
• Access to a dedicated consultant for support and advice.
• £500 Refer a Friend Bonus: Refer other healthcare professionals and earn a £500 bonus when they work with Pulse Nursing.
• Flexibility: Full-time, part-time, and flexible shifts available to fit your lifestyle and commitments.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 6 months experience in relevant mental health settings (within the last 12 to 18 months).
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Flexibility and reliability, with a willingness to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and days.
• A current DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check (assistance with this can be provided if needed).

What are the next steps?
If you are interested in registering with us, would like to know more about this position or simply discuss any other opportunities we have, we would love to hear from you by applying using the link below.

Reasonable Adjustments:
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.