Healthcare Assistant

Belmont Recruitment; Kendal; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Belmont Recruitment is recruiting a Mental Health Support Worker to provide high-quality, person-centred care to individuals experiencing mental health difficulties. You will help promote independence, dignity and wellbeing while supporting daily routines and activities.

You will work closely with nurses and other healthcare professionals and may support individuals who display challenging behaviour. The role requires maintaining accurate care records and following safeguarding, health and

Qualifications

• Previous experience within mental health, care or support services.
• Current restraint / physical intervention training is essential.
• PMVA, CPI, MAPA, Breakaway or equivalent recognised training is desirable.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Satisfactory references and relevant employment checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to individuals with mental health difficulties.
• Promote independence, dignity and wellbeing while assisting with daily routines and activities.
• Maintain accurate care records and follow safeguarding, health and safety, and care procedures at all times.
• Collaborate with nurses and other healthcare professionals; may support individuals who display challenging behaviour.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Professional approach

Job description

As a Mental Health Support Worker, you will provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to individuals experiencing mental health difficulties.

You will help promote independence, dignity and wellbeing while supporting individuals with their daily routines and activities. You will work closely with nurses and other healthcare professionals and may support individuals who display challenging behaviour.

The role also involves maintaining accurate care records and following safeguarding, health and safety, and care procedures at all times.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience within mental health, care or support services
• Current restraint / physical intervention training is essential
• PMVA, CPI, MAPA, Breakaway or equivalent recognised training is desirable
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A professional, reliable and compassionate approach
• Flexibility to work days, nights, weekends and bank holidays
• Right to work in the UK
• Satisfactory references and relevant employment checks

What We Offer

We can offer flexible shifts to suit your availability, with opportunities for both regular and ongoing work. Day and night shifts are available, along with competitive rates of pay and opportunities to work across a range of mental health support settings.

Flexible work in Kendal or Barrow.

You will also receive support from our dedicated recruitment and compliance team throughout the registration process.