Compassionate Healthcare Assistant: Adult Support

360 Community Care; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Regular supervision

Training & development

Team-oriented culture

Good transport links

Job summary

360 CAMHS & Supported Living is seeking a Health Care Assistant to support vulnerable adults in Reading and the surrounding area. You will build therapeutic relationships, follow care plans, monitor mental states, and help individuals develop independent living skills within a supportive MDT setting.

Role requires at least 12 months’ UK experience, strong mental health knowledge, excellent communication, and PMVA training.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months’ experience as an adult support worker in the UK.
• Strong understanding of complex mental health needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassion, patience, and the ability to engage the “hard to engage.”
• In-person PMVA trained.
• Experience with Autism, ADHD & alcohol abuse.

Responsibilities

• Work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Build trusting, therapeutic relationships with adults supported.
• Follow care plans, monitor mental states, and ensure safety.
• Positively manage challenging behaviour and situations.
• Support independence and community integration in Reading.
• Escort and support people in activities and appointments.
• Attend meetings and share progress feedback.
• Complete accurate records and reports per policy.
• Safeguard vulnerable adults and manage risk.
• Support health monitoring and daily routines.
• Help organise activities and weekly plans.
• Empower individuals to reach their potential.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Adult mental health care

PMVA training

Hard-to-engage support

Job description

360 CAMHS & Supported Living is seeking a Health Care Assistant to support vulnerable adults in Reading and the surrounding area. You will build therapeutic relationships, follow care plans, monitor mental states, and help individuals develop independent living skills within a supportive MDT setting.

Role requires at least 12 months’ UK experience, strong mental health knowledge, excellent communication, and PMVA training.