Healthcare Assistant

Belmont Recruitment; Mythop; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Support from recruitment team

Opportunities across settings

Job summary

Belmont Recruitment is seeking an experienced Mental Health Support Worker to join our team across services in Blackpool, Kendal and Barrow. You will provide person-centred care and support to individuals experiencing mental health difficulties, promoting independence and wellbeing.

You will work closely with nurses and other healthcare professionals, maintain care records, and follow safeguarding, health and safety procedures. Day and night shifts with flexible patterns available.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health, care or support services.
• Current restraint / physical intervention training essential.
• PMVA, CPI, MAPA, Breakaway or equivalent training 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience in mental health or care

Restraint training (essential)

Communication skills

Flexibility

Professional, compassionate approach

Job description

Are you an experienced Mental Health Support Worker looking for flexible and rewarding work?

We are currently recruiting experienced Mental Health Support Workers to join our team across services in Blackpool, Kendal and Barrow. Whether you are looking for additional hours, regular shifts or a flexible working pattern, we have opportunities available.

About the Role

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.

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