Mental Healthcare Assistant

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

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking an experienced Mental Health Care Assistant for flexible roles in Carlisle. The position involves supporting individuals with mental health conditions and promoting their independence. Candidates should have at least 12 months of UK experience in a similar role. Competitive pay rates are offered, along with benefits such as referral bonuses and dedicated support.

Benefits

Flexible hours and working patterns

£250 referral bonus

Free on-site parking

Dedicated and experienced one-to-one consultant support

Competitive pay rates for temporary and fixed contract work

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months UK experience working as a Mental Healthcare Assistant in a residential or inpatient setting.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience in Control and Restraint or PMVA training

Job description

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Job Description

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 including adult long stay rehabilitation, psychiatric intensive care, dementia, mental health crisis services, and community mental health services for people with learning disabilities or autism.

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

Role Details:

• Band: 3 Mental Healthcare Assistant
• Location: Carlisle, Cumbria
• Start Date: Immediate/ASAP
• Pay Rates: £16.13p/h ltd. - £22.00p/h ltd (£13.69p/h - 19.94p/h PAYE inclusive of holiday pay)
• Duration: Ongoing, AdHoc basis
• Shift Patterns: Earlies, Lates, Long Days, Nights

The Role:

• Providing one-on-one support to individuals with mental health conditions such as Schizophrenia, Personality Disorders, and other severe mental illnesses.
• Assisting individuals in daily activities to promote independence.
• Making patients feel comfortable and calm.

The Person:

• Minimum 12 months 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 not considered.

Benefits:

• Flexible hours and working patterns.
• £250 referral bonus.
• Free on-site parking.
• Dedicated and experienced one-to-one consultant support.
• Competitive pay rates for temporary and fixed contract work.

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