Children/Adolescent Mental Healthcare Assistants

MedGen Ltd.; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's healthcare provider is seeking compassionate individuals for the role of Children's Mental Health Care Assistant to support children with various needs. Responsibilities include offering emotional support and assisting with daily activities. Candidates should have relevant experience and qualifications, with a caring approach. This role offers flexible shifts and opportunities for training and career development.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Flexible shifts

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a healthcare assistant with children who have mental health needs.
• Enhanced DBS check or willingness to obtain one.
• In date PMVA training.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional, social, and practical support to children in care.
• Assist with daily activities, including personal care and education.
• Help children develop essential life skills and independence.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Empathy

Relationship-building skills

Education

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

Job description

MedGenislookingforcompassionateanddedicatedchildrenmentalhealthcareassistantstoprovideessentialcareandsupportforchildrenwithdiverseneeds.Thisroleinvolvesworkingcloselywithchildrenincare,thosewithdisabilities,orthoserequiringemotionalandbehaviouralsupport.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary.

Experience

• Healthcare:3yearsUK(required)

Work Authorization

• UnitedKingdom(required)

Willingness to Travel

• 100%(preferred)

Work Location: In-person.

Pleasenote: WedonotholdaUKSponsorshipLicence.ApplicantsmustalreadyhavetherighttoworkintheUK.