Mother & Baby Unit Care Assistant

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant on the Mother and Baby Unit in Birmingham. The role supports mothers and babies, assisting with daily care, activities, and recovery within a safe, therapeutic environment.

The post involves observing health changes, contributing to care planning, and working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Support mothers on the Mother and Baby Unit with daily care and activities.
• Observe and report changes in a mother's mental and physical health, mood, and interactions with her baby.
• Assist with feeding, bathing, settling, and development activities for babies when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate observations to the multidisciplinary team.
• Promote a safe, clean, and therapeutic ward environment.

Job description

Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant on the Mother and Baby Unit in Birmingham. The role supports mothers and babies, assisting with daily care, activities, and recovery within a safe, therapeutic environment.

The post involves observing health changes, contributing to care planning, and working as part of a multidisciplinary team.