Healthcare Assistant

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking dedicated Care Assistants to join their multidisciplinary teams at a mental health hospital in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. This role involves delivering high standards of care to patients, supporting their daily needs, and working collaboratively with a nursing team. While experience in a forensic setting is desirable, it is not mandatory. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and a commitment to maintaining the dignity and respect of patients.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Commitment to providing the highest standards of care.
• High standards of care through excellent communication and supervision.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high standards of care to patients.
• Working collaboratively within a nursing team.
• Participating in communication and feedback with supervisors.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Motivation

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Wathwood is an award‑winning mental health hospital that prides itself on providing the highest quality of care to patients. We are looking for caring, motivated individuals to join our multidisciplinary teams as Care Assistants in a unique Medium Secure setting.

Responsibilities

As a Care Assistant you will work as part of a team on a ward that operates 24‑hour rotations. Your duties will include:

• Delivering high standards of care to patients, supporting their day‑to‑day needs and assisting with personal care.
• Working collaboratively within a nursing team to manage care packages and care plans.
• Participating in communication and feedback with supervisors and nursing staff.
• Supporting patients’ reintegration into the community through rehabilitation and recovery activities.
• Maintaining good order and cleanliness on the ward and following secure environment procedures.
• Actively promoting a responsible caring attitude at all times and treating patients with dignity and respect.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Be committed to providing the highest standards of care.
• Promote and maintain high standards of care through excellent communication, motivation, supervision and role modelling.
• Experience of working in a forensic setting is desirable but not essential.

Location

Based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. This vacancy is based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire.