Mental Health HCA

UK Phoenix Healthcare Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 19,286 - 21,352; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Apprenticeships and training

Additional annual leave for birthdays

Frequent company events

Carer Recognition Awards

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cambridge is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker. This full-time position requires a full UK driving licence and offers £14.00 - £15.50 per hour based on experience. Key responsibilities include supporting clients with financial management, personal care, and ensuring compliance with care standards. The role comes with opportunities for career progression, apprenticeships, and additional annual leave for birthdays. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be prepared for a rewarding challenge.

Qualifications

• Must have a right to work in the UK.
• Driving licence with business insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with budgeting and financial management.
• Arrange daily activities and encourage participation.
• Build professional relationships with clients.
• Support behaviours that challenge in various ratios.
• Provide personal care as needed.
• Utilise communication aids where required.
• Ensure compliance with CQC and MCA standards.
• Maintain thorough records and documentation.

Skills

Full UK Driving licence

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Experience with communication aids

Job description

Mental Health Support Worker - Drivers Wanted (Full Time)

No sponsorship licences available, must have right to work in UK.

Location

Supported Living, CB1 - CB8 postcodes.

Pay Rate

£14.00 - £15.50 per hour (package and experience dependent).

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting clients with budgeting and financial management.
• Arranging daily activities and encouraging participation.
• Building professional, trusting relationships with clients.
• Supporting behaviours that challenge in 1:1, 2:1, or 3:1+ ratios.
• Providing personal care as needed.
• Utilising communication aids (experience advantageous).
• Ensuring compliance with Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Mental Capacity Act (MCA) standards.
• Keeping thorough records and working to high documentation standards.

Requirements

• Full UK Driving licence with business insurance and access to own vehicle.
• Right To work in the UK.

Preferred Experience

• MAPA/CPI and/or PBS training and experience desirable.
• Previous experience managing physical behaviours that challenge.
• Experience and understanding in using communication aids.
• Strong reporting, documentation, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Career progression and Team Leader roles for strong leaders.
• Apprenticeships and delegated tasks training.
• Real personal development opportunity.
• Additional annual leave for birthdays.
• Frequent company events and Carer Recognition Awards.