Mental Health Care Assistant — Recovery & Support

Priory Group; Newbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension

Flexible benefits

Development opportunities

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Priory Hospital Newbury is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our team at Priory Hospital Newbury, Monks Lane, Newbury. This permanent, full-time role offers 37.5 hours per week with a salary of £26,300 per year.

You will support qualified staff with patient care plans, assist with daily living activities, and monitor wellbeing in a respectful, confidential environment within a level 2 rehabilitation service for adult males with mental health needs.

Qualifications

• Educated to a minimum NVQ 1 or GCSEs in Mathematics and English.
• Understands the need for strict confidentiality.
• Basic IT literacy.
• Strong observational and listening skills for monitoring wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Assists qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans.
• Provides practical support with intimate personal care following procedures and legislation.
• Observes and monitors wellbeing, referring any concerns to senior staff.
• Escort patients on leave and participate in de-escalation and aggression management as trained.

Skills

Basic IT literacy

Observation skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Education

NVQ 1 or GCSEs in Maths & English

Job description

Priory Hospital Newbury is seeking a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our team at Priory Hospital Newbury, Monks Lane, Newbury. This permanent, full-time role offers 37.5 hours per week with a salary of £26,300 per year.

You will support qualified staff with patient care plans, assist with daily living activities, and monitor wellbeing in a respectful, confidential environment within a level 2 rehabilitation service for adult males with mental health needs.