Bank Healthcare Assistant, Mental Health

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Bridgwater is looking for dedicated Mental Health Healthcare Assistants to join their Bank team. In this rewarding position, you will deliver high-quality, person-centered care and support recovery journeys while working in a multidisciplinary team. The role offers flexible working, varied experiences across mental health services, opportunities for extra income, and weekly pay options. Successful candidates will receive comprehensive induction and training to thrive in the role.

Benefits

Flexible working

Varied experience

Extra income

Weekly pay option

Qualifications

• Compassionate individuals who can provide person-centered care.
• Dedication to supporting recovery journeys.
• Willingness to participate in comprehensive induction and training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, person-centered care to service users.
• Support recovery journeys in a respectful environment.
• Work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Empathy and understanding

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Professionalism and positivity

Job description

Are you compassionate, confident, and passionate about making a difference in mental health care? Somerset Foundation Trust is seeking dedicated Mental Health Healthcare Assistants to join our Bank team.

In this rewarding role, you will deliver high quality, person‑centered care, support recovery journeys, and help create a safe, respectful, and non‑judgemental environment for service users.

We're looking for individuals who demonstrate empathy and understanding, remain professional and positive, and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Why join our Bank team?

• Flexible working – Choose shifts that fit around your lifestyle and improve work‑life balance.
• Varied experience – Gain exposure across a range of mental health services and settings.
• Extra income – Boost your earnings by picking up additional shifts.
• Weekly pay option – Access up to 50% of earned pay through the Wagestream app, without waiting for payday.

If you're passionate about mental health care and want the freedom and variety that bank work offers, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: Successful candidates will complete a comprehensive induction, including weekday training sessions and shadow shifts, to ensure full support and confidence in the role.