Mental Health Care Assistant – Growth & Development

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust in Gloucestershire is seeking a Health Care Assistant for a 6-month fixed-term role at Wotton Lawn. You will support qualified nurses, contribute to care plans, and help run the ward to ensure safe, person-centred care.

Experience is helpful but not essential; a structured development plan including the Care Certificate is on offer, with supervision and the potential to progress to Level 3 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• Previous healthcare experience is desirable but not essential.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver care.
• Willingness to learn and develop through a structured plan.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified nurses in providing care as per individual care plans.
• Support ward operations and liaise with other departments to ensure smooth running.
• Develop rapport with patients to balance activity, socialisation and rest.
• Use communication skills to de-escalate challenging situations and support carers.
• Assist patients with accessing monies following Trust procedures.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Care support

Education

Care Certificate (if available)

Job description

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust in Gloucestershire is seeking a Health Care Assistant for a 6-month fixed-term role at Wotton Lawn. You will support qualified nurses, contribute to care plans, and help run the ward to ensure safe, person-centred care.

Experience is helpful but not essential; a structured development plan including the Care Certificate is on offer, with supervision and the potential to progress to Level 3 Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship.