Mental Health Care Assistant - Flexible Zero-Hour Shifts

Prometheus Safe & Secure Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Free on-site parking

Free uniform

Mandatory training

The People's Pension

Job summary

Prometheus Safe and Secure is seeking a Health Care Assistant (Zero Hour) to support patient transfers and observations. You will join a close-knit team, delivering compassionate care and maintaining dignity and safety across shifts.

This bank, part-time role in Warrington requires calm decision-making and strong teamwork. You will assist RMNs and other professionals, complete accurate records, and ensure vehicle readiness.

Qualifications

• Valid NMC registration (RMN) with a minimum of two years post‑registration experience.
• Full UK driving licence covering manual and automatic vehicles.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS clearance.
• Strong clinical assessment, risk management and crisis intervention skills.
• Excellent communication, teamwork and leadership abilities.
• Ability to remain calm, professional and decisive in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, person-centred care during patient transfers and enhanced observations.
• Support RMNs and other healthcare professionals in managing patient needs.
• Promote patient dignity, respect, comfort and wellbeing at all times.
• Respond calmly to crises and emergencies; use de-escalation to minimise distress.
• Follow safeguarding procedures to protect vulnerable adults and children.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external organisations; lead during informal transfers when trained.
• Complete documentation and vehicle/equipment checks; ensure confidentiality and data protection.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Crisis intervention

Risk assessment

Clinical assessment

Education

NMC RMN registration

Tools

Driving licence (UK)

Job description

Prometheus Safe and Secure is seeking a Health Care Assistant (Zero Hour) to support patient transfers and observations. You will join a close-knit team, delivering compassionate care and maintaining dignity and safety across shifts.

This bank, part-time role in Warrington requires calm decision-making and strong teamwork. You will assist RMNs and other professionals, complete accurate records, and ensure vehicle readiness.