Mental Health - Healthcare Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated Mental Health Care Assistants to join their team in Preston. This role offers both part-time and full-time opportunities, catering to individuals with a compassionate approach and a commitment to patient care. You will work within hospital secure units, providing essential support to those in need. With a focus on person-centered care, you will have the chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients. Join a supportive team that values your contributions and offers flexibility in your work schedule, along with comprehensive training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Variety of work on offer

Dedicated consultant

Phone app for scheduling

Open 24/7

Part-funded mandatory training

5.6 weeks annual leave

Support with CPD

Weekly pay

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health care assistance, particularly in secure units.
• Willingness to undertake PMVA training if not already certified.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care and support to patients in a mental health setting.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare teams to ensure patient well-being.

Skills

Compassionate approach

Excellent communication skills

Enthusiastic and friendly

Flexibility and reliability

PMVA training

Job description

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Mental Health - Healthcare Assistant, Preston

Client:

Carestaff Solutions

Location:

Preston, United Kingdom

Job Category:

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

6315c7e59028

Job Views:

5

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

We are recruiting for part-time and full-time Mental Health Care Assistants with hospital secure unit experience. If you have a PMVA and experience in this field, then we have many vacancies for you. Carestaff Solutions is looking for passionate HCAs to join our specialist mental health recruitment team. Our consultants work with NHS, private, and third sector organizations across the UK, providing opportunities for top-up hours, contract, or long-term and permanent work.

The benefits of working with Carestaff Solutions:

• Variety of work on offer
• Your own dedicated consultant
• A phone app to update availability and book work
• Open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day
• Part-funded mandatory training
• 5.6 weeks annual leave
• Support with CPD
• Weekly pay

Requirements for an HCA:

• Compassionate and person-centered approach
• Caring nature with excellent communication skills
• Enthusiastic and friendly
• Flexible and reliable
• Passionate about your work
• PMVA training or willingness to undertake it

About Carestaff Solutions:

We are a specialized health and social care staffing provider, offering training and compliance services across the UK, especially in the North West of England and Greater London. With 16 years of experience, we pride ourselves on quality service, person-centered approaches, partnership working, and high standards of support and training for our staff. We are flexible, responsive, and available 24/7 to support you when you need us most.