Mental Health Health Care Assistant (HCA) - Late Shifts

Zentar Healthcare; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in South Wales is seeking a dedicated Mental Health Care Assistant for late shifts. This role involves providing compassionate care, supporting healthcare professionals, and ensuring patient safety. Ideal candidates will have NHS experience and restraint training. Join a valued team in a respected NHS Trust.

Qualifications

• Restraint training is essential.
• NHS experience is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to individuals with mental health needs.
• Support nurses in delivering care plans.
• Ensure patient safety and dignity.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Resilience

Job description

Location: South Wales, working with a well-established NHS Trust

Shifts: Late shifts (13:00 - 19:00)

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Mental Health Care Assistant (HCA) to join our team for late (13:00 - 19:00) shifts within a respected and established NHS Trust in South Wales. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about delivering high-quality mental health care in a supportive and structured environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide compassionate and person-centred care to individuals with a range of mental health needs.

• Support registered nurses and other healthcare professionals in delivering care plans and therapeutic interventions.

• Assist with daily living activities and promote independence where appropriate.

• Ensure patient safety and dignity at all times, including the use of approved restraint techniques when necessary to manage challenging behaviours.

• Accurately record observations and maintain up-to-date care documentation.

Requirements:

• Restraint training (such as PMVA, MAPA, or equivalent) is essential.

• NHS experience is mandatory please do not apply without prior NHS work history in a mental health setting.

• Ability to work late (13:00 - 19:00) shifts consistently.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• A calm, empathetic, and resilient approach to care.

• Valid DBS on the update service.

• Full Right to work in the UK

This role offers the chance to work alongside a skilled team in a highly regarded NHS setting, where your experience and input will be truly valued.

To apply, please submit your updated CV along with details of your restraint training certification and references from recent NHS roles.