Mental Health Support Worker / Health Care Assistant (SW/HCA) Band 2-3

Belmont Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare recruitment agency is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker / Health Care Assistant to join a Learning Disability Mental Health Team in London. The role involves supporting clients with learning disabilities and mental health issues with flexibility in schedules. The ideal candidate should have relevant experience, although training will be offered. Pay is between £11.16 and £12.16 per hour, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults with learning disabilities is desirable.
• Flexibility in shift patterns is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with learning disabilities and mental health issues.
• Implement care plans and promote client independence.
• Assist clients in community activities.

Skills

Experience with learning disabilities

Understanding of mental health issues

Ability to promote client independence

Job description

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Mental Health Support Worker / Health Care Assistant (SW/HCA) Band 2-3, London

Client:

Belmont Recruitment

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

Belmont Recruitment is seeking a Mental Health Support Worker / Health Care Assistant (SW/HCA) Band 2-3 to join the Learning Disability Mental Health Team in Colchester, Essex. The role involves working shifts between 7:00 am – 2:00 pm and 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm, available 7 days a week, with flexibility encouraged. This is initially a locum position with potential for permanence.

The successful candidate will support adults with learning disabilities, mental health issues, epilepsy, and behaviors of concern. The role includes implementing care plans, promoting client independence, and supporting clients in community activities. Experience working with people with learning disabilities is desirable, but full training will be provided.

The pay rate ranges from £11.16 to £12.16 per hour, depending on experience, with negotiations possible for highly experienced candidates.