Mental Health Care Assistant - Ward Support & NVQ Training

The Methodist Church in Britain; East Ham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Health Care Assistant on Swift Ward to support patients with mental health and learning disability care plans. The role requires NVQ 3 and prior Band 2 HCA experience; supervision by registered staff ensures safe patient care and accurate records.

You will contribute to care delivery, participate in daily ward organisation, and engage in recovery-oriented interventions while maintaining compassionate, culturally sensitive

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 qualification required.
• Experience as a Band 2 HCA preferred.
• Ability to follow unit policies and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision.
• Co-ordinate care for a caseload with mental health needs.
• Assist in implementing care plans and recording notes.
• Maintain a safe ward environment and feed back safety concerns.

Skills

Communication

Verbal presentation

Unit procedures

Clinical observations

Task organisation

Education

NVQ 3

Job description

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Health Care Assistant on Swift Ward to support patients with mental health and learning disability care plans. The role requires NVQ 3 and prior Band 2 HCA experience; supervision by registered staff ensures safe patient care and accurate records.

You will contribute to care delivery, participate in daily ward organisation, and engage in recovery-oriented interventions while maintaining compassionate, culturally sensitive