Healthcare Assistant

St Andrew'S Healthcare; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Sickness policy on par with the NHS

Blue Light Card & Health Service Disoc

27 days annual leave + bank holidays

Life cover

Electric car lease scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare cash plan

Free parking

Paid DBS application

Job summary

St Andrew's Healthcare in Birmingham is seeking Healthcare Assistants to support individuals with complex mental health needs within a secure, recovery-focused environment. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to promote dignity and provide high-quality care, including personal care, observation, and assisting with care plans.

Successful candidates will have prior healthcare experience, a caring and patient approach, and be flexible to include shifts, nights, weekends and bank

Qualifications

• Previous experience in healthcare, mental health setting.
• Care Certificate required.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with daily living activities, including personal care and wellbeing.
• Build positive, therapeutic relationships.
• Observe and report changes in patients' mental and physical health.
• Assist in implementing care plans and risk management.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment in accordance with hospital policies.
• Work collaboratively with nurses, clinicians, and other healthcare professionals.

Skills

Compassionate

Resilience

Calm under pressure

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Observation skills

Education

Care Certificate

Job description

Job Title: Healthcare Assistant - Birmingham

Location: Birmingham, West Midlands

Salary: £24,853 per annum

Contract basis: Full Time

Contractual hours per week: 37.5

"Make a difference where is matters most-support recovery in mental health care."

Location: Birmingham

Salary: From £24,853 plus enhancements

Hours: Full time (37.5 hours) fully flexible working days / nights and alternative weekends

A bit about us

We are St Andrew's a mental health charity with a clear purpose: to inspire hope for people living with complex mental health needs . Our Birmingham site is on an ambitious improvement journey.

As we continue to evolve, we are looking for compassionate, resilient, calm, and proactive Healthcare Assistants to join our team.

St Andrew's Birmingham is a 125 bedded adult mental healthcare facility comprises of eight units that cover medium and low security for both Men and Women. Located in Stirchley, a vibrant area in South Birmingham, easily accessible by road networks and public transport.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support individuals with complex mental health needs in a safe, therapeutic, and recovery focused environment. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care, promote dignity and support patients in their journey toward improved mental health and independence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support patients with daily living activities, including personal care and wellbeing
• Build positive, therapeutic relationships
• Observe and report changes in patients mental and physical health
• Assist in implementing care plans and risk management
• Maintain a safe and secure environment in accordance with hospital policies
• Work collaboratively with nurses, clinicians, and other healthcare professionals

Essential Requirements:

• Previous experience in a healthcare, mental health setting
• A caring, patient and non-judgemental approach
• Strong communication and observation skills
• Can work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond appropriately to challenging situations
• Willingness to undertake relevant training
• Completion of Care Certificate is required for this role
• Flexibility to work shifts, including nights, weekends and bank holidays
• Full Clean UK manual driving licence

Please note if you are looking for visa sponsorship we cannot gaurenntee this will be on offer

Rewards

• Pension
• Sickness policy on par with the NHS
• Access to the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts schemes
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 10 years' service
• Life cover
• Electric Car lease scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Healthcare cash plan
• Free parking
• Paid DBS application

Every day, you'll be expected to live our CARE values- Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.