Healthcare Assistant

Devon Partnership Nhs Trust; Dawlish; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Dawlish is seeking Healthcare Assistants to join their Mental Health, Learning Disability & Neurodiversity Services. You will assist a multi-disciplinary team in delivering comprehensive care and treatment. Applicants should possess excellent communication skills and a willingness to learn. This role involves flexible shift patterns, and offers pathways to recognized qualifications in nursing. Join a supportive team dedicated to making a difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Continuous training and support

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• Previous care experience desirable, but not essential.
• Ready to learn and share Trust values.

Responsibilities

• Assist multi-disciplinary team members in the delivery of care and treatment.
• Carry out practical procedures under supervision of trained nursing staff.
• Work a variety of shifts including nights.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to learn new skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

We are looking for Healthcare Assistants to start a rewarding career within our Mental Health, Learning Disability & Neurodiversity Services. You will be part of a proactive Multi‑Disciplinary team and help improve people’s lives.

Applicants will be supported to achieve a Care Certificate if not already held and can enter our apprenticeship programme, offering a pathway to a recognised nursing qualification.

Our inpatient services operate 24/7. Unsocial shifts attract basic pay plus unsocial enhancements.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist multi‑disciplinary team members in the delivery of care and treatment, encompassing the social, physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual needs of service users.
• Carry out practical procedures under the supervision of trained nursing staff.
• Pass a physical restraint assessment, as you may be involved in restraint incidents.
• Work a variety of shifts: 07.30‑15.30, 12.30‑20.30 or 20.00‑08.00 (night shift).

Required Skills & Experience

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn new skills and work within a team that values quality care, compassion and dignity.
• Previous care experience desirable, but not essential.
• Ready to learn and share Trust values.

Benefits & Work Environment

We offer continuous training and support through apprenticeship programmes and secure services that provide a safe environment for people with mental health needs.

We recruit on qualifications, experience and behaviours that align with our core values of quality care, respect, dignity and compassion.

Equality & Diversity

We are an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all sections of the community, regardless of protected characteristics. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Part‑time and flexible working applications will be considered and supported where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health and learning disabilities.

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health and learning disability services, as well as specialist and secure services for the wider south‑west region and nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health and wellbeing and use expertise and partnerships to deliver high quality, recovery‑focused services.