Mental Healthcare Assistant

Service Care Solutions; Carleton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency in the UK is looking for a Mental Health Care Assistant to provide essential support within a mental health hospital. The role offers flexible hours and competitive pay rates, promoting a work-life balance. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 12 months experience and excellent communication skills. Immediate start available with a £250 referral bonus.

Benefits

Flexible hours and working pattern

£250 referral bonus

Free On-site Parking

Dedicated consultant support

Competitive rates of pay

Qualifications

• 12 months minimum UK experience as a Mental Healthcare Assistant.
• Experience in Control and Restraint or PMVA training is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Providing one-on-one support to individuals with mental health conditions.
• Assisting individuals in their daily activities and promoting independence.
• Making patients feel comfortable and calm.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to promote independence

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Mental Health Care Assistant to work within a mental health hospital in Carlisle, Cumbria. The hospital provides a range of clinical services which include, adult long stay rehabilitation, psychiatric intensive care, dementia, mental health crisis services and community mental health services for people with a learning disability or autism.

This role is fully flexible allowing you to work around any commitments, promoting a healthy work life balance.

Role

Band 3 Mental Healthcare Assistant

Location

Carlisle, Cumbria

Details

• START DATE: Immediate/ASAP
• PAY RATES: £16.13p/h ltd. - £22.00p/h ltd (£13.69p/h - 19.78p/h PAYE Inclusive of Holiday Pay)
• DURATION: Ongoing, AdHoc Basis
• SHIFT PATTERNS: Earlies, Lates, Long Days, Nights

Responsibilities

• Providing one-on-one support to individuals with a range of mental health conditions, including Schizophrenia, Personality Disorders, and other Severe Mental Illnesses
• Assisting individuals in their daily activities, promoting independence
• Making patients feel comfortable and calm

Qualifications and Requirements

• 12 months minimum UK experience working as a Mental Healthcare Assistant in a residential or inpatient setting
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience in Control and Restraint or PMVA training is beneficial but not essential
• International applicants are unfortunately unable to be considered

Benefits

• Flexible hours and working pattern
• £250 referral bonus
• Free On-site Parking
• Dedicated and experienced one-to-one consultant support
• Competitive rates of pay for temporary and fixed contract work

This role is available for an immediate start please forward your CV as soon as possible to apply