Healthcare Assistant - Harvest

NHS; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Bodmin is looking for a motivated Healthcare Assistant to join their team in a challenging yet rewarding mental health environment. Candidates should have strong communication skills and some experience in mental health care. Ideal applicants possess NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care and are passionate about supporting those with complex needs.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with patients with complex and challenging needs.
• Experience working with patients with complex social and psychological issues.
• Knowledge of recovery and rehabilitation principles.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of care needs by carrying out assigned tasks under nurse supervision.
• Provide high quality mental health care to the service users.
• Promote recovery.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Adaptability

Compassionate

Hardworking

Education

NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience

Job description

Healthcare Assistant - Harvest

The closing date is 12 November 2025

Successful applicants will be invited to attend a Selection day at Carew House, Bodmin on 21st November 2025. This will be a morning or afternoon to be confirmed.

We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic band 3 HCA to join our team, working within an 8 bedded PICU that provides assessment and treatment for inpatients aged 18 and over, presenting with a mental health crisis.

This role is not for the faint-hearted, it will be challenging and pressurised; but ultimately it will be extremely rewarding and have an emphasis on providing a therapeutic environment which promotes the principles of person centred care that is least restrictive and recovery focused.

The post requires an individual with strong communication skills who has the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary ward team. This role requires someone who can work under pressure and be adaptable.

Applicants must have some experience of working within the mental health setting, be flexible, hardworking and compassionate with a desire to work in a fast‑paced environment. You will have access to training and development, annual appraisals and clinical supervision.

If you believe you have the right attributes to accept the challenges that this position brings and you want to play a key role in service development, then we look forward to receiving your application.

Main duties of the job

To Support the delivery of care needs by carrying out assigned tasks involving direct care under the supervision of a registered nurse.

• To contribute to the evaluation of programs of care by reporting to the clinical supervisor.
• As part of a team, provide high quality mental health care to the service users
• To promote recovery.
• To do all the above in a manner that maintains safety for all.
• To assist in service and good practice developments.

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:

Cornwall Foundation Trust

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and well‑being of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

• NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience
• Experience of working with patients with complex and challenging needs
• Experience working with patients with complex social and psychological issues
• Knowledge of recovery and rehabilitation principles
• Specific training associated with this service user group

Skills and Aptitude

• Practical skills associated with monitoring patients physical health
• Practical skills associated using a socially inclusive whole life approach

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust