Dementia & Community Mental Health Care Assistant

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Penzance; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare organization in Penzance seeks an enthusiastic Community Mental Health Healthcare Assistant to support individuals with dementia and mental health illnesses. The role entails working within a multidisciplinary team to provide practical and emotional support to clients in their homes or care facilities. Qualifications required include NVQ3 in healthcare. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact within the local community and improve patient well-being.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for training and development

Qualifications

• NVQ3 in healthcare or equivalent qualification or experience.
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of professionals from various settings.
• Able to own problems and get involved in the solutions.
• IT literacy.
• Experience working within a community setting.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the effective provision of Mental Health Services to an identified caseload.
• Provide a range of services including practical and emotional support to service users.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

IT literacy

Community work experience

Education

NVQ3 in healthcare or equivalent

Job description

A community healthcare organization in Penzance seeks an enthusiastic Community Mental Health Healthcare Assistant to support individuals with dementia and mental health illnesses. The role entails working within a multidisciplinary team to provide practical and emotional support to clients in their homes or care facilities. Qualifications required include NVQ3 in healthcare. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact within the local community and improve patient well-being.