Healthcare Assistant/Trainee

NHS; New Ellerby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Healthcare Assistant/Trainee to assist elderly patients with mental health needs in a 24-hour shift pattern. The role requires completion of a Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 within 2 years, alongside effective communication skills and experience in care environments. Training opportunities are provided to support professional development.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have completed a Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 or equivalent.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Experience with mental/social health needs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support elderly patients with functional illnesses in mental health services.
• Participate in training and personal development.
• Cover a 24hr shift pattern of 37.5hrs per week.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Time management

Competency in record keeping

Approved techniques in physical intervention

Competency in ECG and venepuncture

Education

Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 or equivalent

Care Certificate

Literacy and Numeracy Level 2

Job description

Go back Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Assistant/Trainee

The closing date is 17 October 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen to support our Elderly Patient with functional illnesses in Mental Health Services for Older people . The successful candidates would be expected to cover a 24hr shift pattern, 37.5hrs per week, which is broken down into 12-hour long day or night shift.

The post holders should be both positive and passionate about the care of the Elderly with acute mental health needs and willing to carry out personal development and training to improve their knowledge and skill base in this area of care.

We pride ourselves in providing a high standard of care within a multi-disciplinary approach, which is recovery focused. We believe we are progressive and forward thinking, seeking to improve our service. We offer varied training opportunities and regularly hold in house training sessions to support our team and individuals' development.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.

Main duties of the job

Westerdale North is a mixed gendered functional mental health ward caring predominately for patients who are over 65 to support them to reach recovery.

The successful candidates must have completed the Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 or equivalent. Candidates must also have Literacy and Numeracy level 2 or equivalent and must complete the Trust Healthcare Assistant competencies within their probationary period (first 6 months in role).

The successful candidates who do not have the required qualifications will be expected to enrol on the Healthcare Assistant Framework which will include the acquisition of the level 2 Diploma Health and Social Care, level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy or equivalent and achievement of competencies. You will have a maximum of 2 years to complete this.

About us

The post holder must:

Comply with the terms of the contract of employment, the Staff Compact and the Trust's Statement of Values and Behaviours.

Be aware of, comply with and keep up to date with all Trust Policies and Procedures and other communications relevant to the role.

Maintain registration with the appropriate professional body where applicable and comply with the relevant code of conduct and standards of professional practice.

Fully participate in management, clinical and professional supervision sessions relevant to the role, as required by the Trust.

Fully participate in annual appraisal and appraisal reviews.

Maintain up to date knowledge and competency in the skills required to perform safely and effectively in the role. Undertake relevant training (including statutory and mandatory training) and be responsible for personal development agreed with the line manager and in line with the requirements of the AFC Knowledge and Skills Framework.

The post holder must:

Comply with the Trust's Information Governance Policies and maintain confidentiality of information at all times in line with the requirements of the Data Protection Act.

Comply with the Trust's Health and Safety Policy and risk management procedures and report as necessary any untoward incident or hazardous event in accordance with local procedure.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 or equivalent.(Trainee post: qualification must be achieved within 2 years of commencement in post).
• Care Certificate (Trainee post: qualification must be achieved within 12 weeks of commencement in post).
• Key skills in Literacy and Numeracy Level 2 (Trainee post: qualification must be achieved within 2 years of commencement in post).
• Trainees must achieve the Trust's Full HCA Framework within 2 years of commencement in post.

Skills

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Time management and ability to prioritise effectively
• Competency in record keeping (within agreed timescales)
• Approved techniques in physical intervention (within agreed timescale)
• Competency in ECG and venepuncture

Experience

• Previous experience as a Band 2/3 HCA or equivalent in a care environment.
• Previous experience of working with people with mental/social health needs

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.

Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust