Children/Adolescent Mental Healthcare Assistant

MedGen Ltd.; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare company in Bristol is seeking compassionate Mental Healthcare Assistants to provide essential care for children with diverse needs. Responsibilities include emotional support, assistance with daily activities, and maintaining a safe environment. Ideal candidates will have prior mental health experience with children and relevant qualifications. Full-time, part-time, and temporary positions available.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Flexible shifts

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a healthcare assistant with children who have mental health needs.
• Ability to provide a clinical reference.
• Enhanced DBS check or willingness to obtain one.
• In-date PMVA training.
• Personal business car insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional, social, and practical support to children in care.
• Assist with daily activities, including personal care, education, and recreational activities.
• Promote a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Relationship-building

Empathy

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Job description

MedGenislookingforcompassionateanddedicatedchildrenmentalhealthcareassistantstoprovideessentialcareandsupportforchildrenwithdiverseneeds.Thisroleinvolvesworkingcloselywithchildrenincare,thosewithdisabilities,orthoserequiringemotionalandbehaviouralsupport.

KeyResponsibilities:

• Provideemotional,social,andpracticalsupporttochildrenincare.
• Assistwithdailyactivities,includingpersonalcare,education,andrecreationalactivities.Workcloselywithfamilies,carers,andhealthcareprofessionalstoensurechildren’swell-being.
• Promoteasafe,nurturing,andstimulatingenvironment.
• Helpchildrendevelopessentiallifeskillsandindependence.
• Maintainaccuraterecordsandfollowsafeguardingpolicies.

Requirements:

• Previousexperienceworkingasahealthcareassistantwithchildrenwhohavementalhealthneeds.
• Strongcommunicationandrelationship-buildingskills.
• Acaring,patient,andempatheticapproach.Knowledgeofsafeguardingproceduresandchildwelfarepractices.
• Abilitytoprovideaclinicalreference.
• EnhancedDBScheck(orwillingnesstoobtainone).
• IndatePMVAtraining.
• Relevantqualifications(e.g.,NVQLevel2/3inHealth&SocialCareorequivalent)or3yearsexperienceareneeded.
• PersonalBusinesscarinsurance.

Benefits:

• Competitivepayrates.
• Flexibleshifts.
• Rewardingworkthatmakesarealimpactonchildren’slives.
• Trainingandcareerdevelopmentopportunities.

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JobTypes:Full-time,Part-time,Temporary

Experience:

• Healthcare:3yearsUK(required)

Workauthorisation:

• UnitedKingdom(required)

Willingnesstotravel:

• 100%(preferred)

WorkLocation:Inperson

JobTypes:Full-time,Part-time,Temporary

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