Mental Healthcare Assistant

Confidential; Fordingbridge; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid induction

Ongoing training

Employee recognition

Flexible shifts

Job summary

MCS Healthcare in Fordingbridge is hiring a Mental Healthcare Assistant. The role is paid at £17.00 per hour with options for full-time, part-time, and flexible contracts, and involves community-based care, administering medications, monitoring health, and supporting clients with complex needs.

We seek a compassionate, professional individual with a Care Certificate or NVQ in Health & Social Care, a full UK driving licence, and DBS Update Service registration, plus PMVA and safeguarding

Qualifications

• Must hold a Care Certificate or NVQ in Health & Social Care.
• Minimum of 1 year of Mental Healthcare Assistant experience.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• DBS Update Service registration with PMVA and safeguarding training completed.

Responsibilities

• Administering medication as instructed.
• Monitor health observations to identify changes.
• De-escalate behaviours that challenge when needed.
• Manage epilepsy and other complex needs as part of care.
• Support the client in their community and provide reassurance and dignity.

Skills

Administering medication

Monitoring health observations

De-escalating behaviours that CHALLENG

Managing epilepsy and other complex ne

Supporting the client in the community

Providing reassurance, dignity, and em

Education

Care Certificate or NVQ in Health & Social Care

Job description

Mental Healthcare Assistant Fordingbridge

Pay: £17.00 per hour

Job Types: Full-time Part-time Flexible Zero-Hour Contracts

At MCS Healthcare, we don t just talk about quality care we live it. We re a CQC-regulated provider supporting people in the community, from those with everyday needs to individuals requiring more complex care. And we know that great care only happens when we look after our team just as much as we look after our clients.

The Role:

• Administering medication
• Monitoring health observations
• De-escalating Behaviours that Challenge
• Managing epilepsy and other complex needs
• Supporting the client in the community
• Providing reassurance, dignity, and emotional support every step of the way

Shifts:

• Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

To be successful, you ll need:

• A Care Certificate or NVQ in Health & Social Care
• At least 1 year of Mental Healthcare Assistant experience
• A Full UK driving licence
• Valid PMVA (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression) training
• Safeguarding Level 2 or 3
• A DBS registered on the Update Service
• Valid Manual Handling & Basic Life Support training

What We re Looking For:

We re looking for compassionate and capable Mental Healthcare Assistant who bring clinical expertise, empathy, and a calm, professional approach to complex situations. If you ve worked in care before, particularly within the NHS or community healthcare settings, you ll feel right at home with us.

Role Requirements:

• At least 1 year of Mental Healthcare Assistant experience
• A Full UK driving licence
• Safeguarding Level 3
• A DBS registered on the Update Service
• Valid Manual Handling & Basic Life Support training

What we offer:

• Excellent Pay £17.00 per hour
• Paid Induction & Sign-Offs We value your time from the very beginning
• Ongoing Training & Development Whether you're brushing up or branching out, we ve got you covered
• Recognition That Matters From Employee of the Month to Long Service Awards, your dedication won t go unnoticed
• Shifts That Fit Your Life Days, nights, weekdays, weekends you decide what works for you

Why Join MCS Healthcare?

We get it care work can be demanding, but also deeply rewarding. That s why we ve built a supportive, respectful environment where you're paid for every minute you work, trained to succeed, and recognised for your commitment.

Please note: We do not hold a UK Sponsorship Licence. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.