Mental Health - Healthcare Assistant (Temp)

TN United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part 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 passion for mental health care. With a focus on person-centered approaches, you will work alongside a dedicated consultant and have access to a variety of work options. Enjoy the benefits of flexible hours, part-funded training, and a supportive environment that prioritizes your professional development. If you're enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Variety of work options

Dedicated consultant

Phone app for availability

Open 24/7

Part-funded training

5.6 weeks annual leave

Support with CPD

Weekly pay

Qualifications

• Experience as a Mental Health Care Assistant in a secure unit.
• PMVA training or willingness to undertake it is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to individuals in a mental health setting.
• Work with NHS and private organizations to support mental health needs.

Skills

Compassionate approach

Excellent communication skills

Caring nature

Enthusiastic attitude

Flexibility

Reliability

Job description

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Mental Health - Healthcare Assistant (Temp), Preston

Client: Carestaff Solutions

Location: Preston, United Kingdom

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 7e86572e9dc2

Job Views: 6

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

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, 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, offering opportunities for additional hours, contract, or long-term and permanent roles.

The benefits of working with Carestaff Solutions include:

• Variety of work options
• 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 attitude
• Flexible and reliable
• Passionate about the role

PMVA training or willingness to undertake it is required.

About Carestaff Solutions:

We are a specialised health and social care staffing provider, offering training and compliance services to sectors including statutory, private, and third sector organizations across the UK, with a focus on the North West of England and Greater London. With over 16 years of experience, we pride ourselves on quality service, progressive, person-centered approaches, partnership working, and high standards of staff support and training. We are available 24/7 to support you when you need us most.