Mental Health Care Assistant

MedGen Ltd.; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Scotland seeks compassionate Mental Health Care Assistants to deliver exceptional care in Glasgow. The ideal candidates will have at least six months of care experience and be qualified in Health & Social Care. Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring wellbeing, and building trusting relationships with clients. The position offers flexible working conditions and a competitive pay rate.

Benefits

Competitive unmatched rates of pay

Flexible working hours

Travel and accommodation reimbursements

Referral reward schemes

24/7 support available

Qualifications

• At least 6 months of experience in care.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.
• SSSC Registration is required.
• PVG Certificate needed.
• Practical Manual Handling & Basic Life Support training required.
• PMVA Trained.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications as needed.
• Build positive relationships with individuals experiencing mental health difficulties.
• Monitor mental and physical wellbeing.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and supportive environment.
• Support in the community.
• Keep accurate documentation.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Care Certificate or SVQ qualification in Health & Social Care

Job description

Deliver Exceptional Care with MedGen

Are you a compassionate and reliable Mental Health Care Assistants / Support Workers ready to make a real impact? Join MedGen and help us deliver exceptional care in Glasgow

Looking for a meaningful healthcare role where your time, compassion, and expertise are genuinely appreciated? Join MedGen Healthcare! A trusted, Care Inspectorate-regulated care provider committed to delivering exceptional care to individuals with both non-complex and complex needs in the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Administering medications
• Build positive, trusting relationships with individuals experiencing mental health difficulties
• Contribute to maintaining a safe and supportive environment.
• Assist in monitoring mental and physical wellbeing, reporting concerns to qualified staff.
• Supporting in the community
• Active Engagement
• Maintain accurate documentation in line with service requirements.

Requirements

• Care Certificate or SVQ qualification in Health & Social Care
• At least 6 months of experience in care
• Full UK driving licence (Preferred)
• SSSC Registration
• PVG Certificate
• Practical Manual Handling & Basic Life Support training
• PMVA Trained

Why Work with MedGen?

We know that, to achieve our vision, it is our people who will make the big difference. In order to attract the strongest talent, we offer a competitive reward and benefits package.

• We offer competitive unmatched rates of pay.
• Our PAYE payment scheme means you’ll get paid quicker with no unexpected taxes.
• Flexible working to suit your lifestyle - Take control of when you want to work.
• Travel and accommodation reimbursements – Working as a locum healthcare professional provides you with the opportunity to visit places you never thought you could and meet new colleagues who will teach you things you never knew.
• Referral reward schemes
• Support when you need it– 24/7 365 days – Call us anytime on 0333 121 1000.

Our Recruitment Process

• Initial Screening: We review your experience and qualifications.
• Reference Checks: We verify your experience with previous employers.
• Digital Interview: Conducted by a registered nurse.
• Verification: Identity and "Right to Work" documents are checked.
• PVG Check: Ensuring a high standard of care and safety.
• Health Assessment: Occupational health check and proof of immunisations.
• Training Verification: Current training in Basic Life Support and Manual Handling required.

Apply Today!

Due to MedGen's status as a temporary placement agency, we areunable to provide visa sponsorship. As we cannot guarantee a minimum number of working hours, we do not meet the legal requirements necessary to hold a sponsorship licence.