Child & Adolescent Mental Health Support Assistant

MedGen; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Flexible shift patterns

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

MedGen Healthcare in Yeovil seeks compassionate Mental Health Healthcare Assistants to support children and young people with complex mental health needs, including autism and ADHD, in a caring, community-based setting.

You will provide daily living support, help manage routines, de-escalate behaviours, and maintain accurate records, with flexible shifts and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months UK experience working as a Healthcare Assistant
• Experience supporting individuals with Autism, ADHD, and challenging behaviour.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).
• In date PMVA training (or willingness to do).

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent emotional support and reassurance to children experiencing anxiety, distress, or behavioural challenges.
• Support children with autism and ADHD to manage routines, transitions, and sensory sensitivities.
• Assist with daily living activities, including personal care, mealtimes, hygiene, and maintaining a structured routine.
• Implement behaviour support plans and positive behaviour strategies in line with care plans.
• Safely manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours using PMVA techniques where necessary.
• Maintain accurate, clear, and timely records of care provided and incidents.
• Promote a safe, nurturing, structured, and stimulating environment tailored to individual needs.

Skills

Communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Professional boundaries

Calm under pressure

Job description

MedGen Healthcare in Yeovil seeks compassionate Mental Health Healthcare Assistants to support children and young people with complex mental health needs, including autism and ADHD, in a caring, community-based setting.

You will provide daily living support, help manage routines, de-escalate behaviours, and maintain accurate records, with flexible shifts and opportunities for professional development.