Community Mental Health Care Assistant – Flexible Hours

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional NHS health trust is looking for a Band 3 Health Care Support Worker to join their Community Mental Health Team in Preston. The role involves assisting qualified staff in providing holistic care and support to service users with mental health challenges. Candidates should demonstrate empathy, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work well within a team. Flexibility in working hours is supported to help achieve a healthy work/life balance.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate compassion and understanding towards service users.
• Ability to manage time effectively and communicate well.
• Demonstrate good listening skills and patience.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified team members in holistic assessment and care delivery.
• Support and assist patients in their daily needs.
• Visit service users in their homes across Preston.

Skills

Empathy

Good communication

Team player

Time management

Job description

A regional NHS health trust is looking for a Band 3 Health Care Support Worker to join their Community Mental Health Team in Preston. The role involves assisting qualified staff in providing holistic care and support to service users with mental health challenges. Candidates should demonstrate empathy, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work well within a team. Flexibility in working hours is supported to help achieve a healthy work/life balance.