Healthcare Assistant – Mental Health Support & Growth

Priory Group; Wadhurst; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday Holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits (gym, tech, health)

IPD sponsorship

Leadership & management development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital Ticehurst House in East Sussex is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join the inpatient mental health team. This permanent full-time role (37.5 hours) requires driving due to its rural location. You will assist with care plans, personal support, and wellbeing monitoring under supervision.

Essential qualifications include NVQ1/GCSEs in Maths and English, with training and development opportunities available within the Priory Group.

Qualifications

• Observational and listening skills essential for monitoring wellbeing.
• Strict confidentiality requirements for patient information.
• Basic IT literacy to document care and observations.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified staff with assessment and implementation of individual care plans.
• Provide routine care and support with activities to promote dignity and wellbeing.
• Observe patient wellbeing and report unusual events to senior staff or primary nurse.
• Support interventions including escorting on leave and de-escalation as trained.

Skills

Observational skills

Active listening

Confidentiality

IT literacy

Education

NVQ 1 / GCSE Maths & English

Job description

Priory Hospital Ticehurst House in East Sussex is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join the inpatient mental health team. This permanent full-time role (37.5 hours) requires driving due to its rural location. You will assist with care plans, personal support, and wellbeing monitoring under supervision.

Essential qualifications include NVQ1/GCSEs in Maths and English, with training and development opportunities available within the Priory Group.