Band 4 Health Care Assistant (Ref; R20)

Kcare Health; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Band 4 Health Care Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on supporting individuals with severe and enduring mental health challenges, ensuring they receive essential health checks and collaborating with mental health professionals. The ideal candidate will thrive in a team environment while also demonstrating the ability to work independently. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need, all while working in a supportive and collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health support and care.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with severe mental health issues and ensure their health checks.
• Collaborate with health professionals to promote recovery.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Mental Health Awareness

Administrative Skills

Education

Health and Social Care Qualification

Tools

EMIS

NELFT RIO

Job description

ROLE: Band 4 Health Care Assistant (Ref; R20) – Female Only Role

TEAM: Redbridge Mental Health and Wellbeing Team South (GWN2)

WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

DURATION: 3 Months

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Support peers and team leader, working effectively both as part of a team and independently.
2. Ensure individuals with Severe & Enduring Mental Health receive annual health checks.
3. Refer to specialist services when anomalies are identified.
4. Collaborate with mental health professionals to promote recovery principles and maintain physical health.
5. Support collaborative working by liaising with other health and social care professionals, especially Primary Care Network staff.
6. Complete health screens for service users with severe mental illness, input and transfer health screen records from NELFT RIO to GP database (EMIS).
7. Handle all administrative duties related to the clinic, including booking appointments, sending reminders, and follow-ups.