Mental Health Care Assistant

Alcedo Care; Skipton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking a passionate Mental Health Care Assistant in Skipton. The role offers flexible working hours with pay starting from £14.00 per hour, plus additional benefits like mileage, holiday pay, and a pension scheme. Applicants must have at least 6 months of experience in the UK care sector and a caring nature to support individuals in their homes. Opportunities for progression and specialized training are available.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Holiday pay

Pension scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Free 24/7 wellbeing support

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have at least 6 months UK experience in care.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Driver with access to a vehicle preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and assistance to individuals in their own homes.
• Support adults and children with complex needs.

Skills

Behavioural challenges

Mental health support

Job description

Overview

Excellent rates of pay starting from £14.00 per hour PLUS HOLIDAY PAY & PENSION!

Mental Health Care Assistant - Alcedo Care - Full, Part Time or bank positions - Skipton and surrounding areas

Role

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in people\'s lives? Do you have a caring nature and a desire to support individuals in their own homes?

Responsibilities

Join our team of Home Carers in Skipton and surrounding areas including Barnoldswick, Earby, Settle, Austwick, and other surrounding areas of Skipton to help provide care and assistance to adults and Children and Young Adults in their own homes. Minimum 6 month UK experience is required.

Ideal Experience

• Behaviours that challenge
• Mental Health

What We Offer

• Excellent pay rates from £14.00 per hour
• Mileage, holiday pay and pension scheme paid separately to hourly rates, not hidden!
• Flexibility to the days you work, allowing you to have a rota that suits your other commitments
• Blue Light Card, offering thousands of discounts on things from groceries to holidays!
• Reward and recognition schemes, including annual carer awards
• Access to FREE confidential 24/7 wellbeing and mental health support
• Genuine healthcare career progression opportunities, including full support to complete NVQ qualifications
• Specialised Nurse training tailored to the Complex package you will be supporting.
• End of year carer awards.
• Weekly pay - Every Friday!

Requirements / What Alcedo Care needs from you as a Complex Care Worker

• Must be 18 and above
• A driver with access to your own vehicle preferable
• Must have 6 months experience in care in the UK
• Experience working with individuals with complex needs
• Reliable, Trustworthy, friendly
• Right to work in UK (unfortunately we do not offer sponsorship)

You must be 18 to apply for this role and it is subject to an enhanced DBS check. You will also be required to provide satisfactory professional and/or character references.

Interested? Get in touch with your CV for an open and honest chat about the role!