Senior Mental Health Care Assistant – NVQ2/3, Full-Time

Skycare; Ledston; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Day/Night shifts available

28 days annual leave

Enhanced training

Free uniforms

4‑week rolling rota

Company pension

Employee discounts

Free parking

Refer a carer programme

Store discount

Friendly and supportive environment

Job summary

SkyCare is hiring Care Assistants / Senior HCA with NVQ2 & 3 in the United Kingdom. The role is full-time (33-44 hours per week) with a starting hourly rate of £12.82 and no sponsorship.

DBS check and references required, and a commutable distance to the role is essential. Responsibilities include personal care, therapeutic engagement, monitoring and reporting, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to support patients with mental health needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care role, with dementia, brain injury or nursing home experience desirable.
• Care Certificate or equivalent desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Cheerful, compassionate, respectful and caring approach with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to patients, including daily living activities.
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities to aid recovery and de-escalate agitation when needed.
• Observe and document patient conditions; report changes to nursing staff.
• Create a safe, dignified, and compassionate environment.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to implement care plans.
• Recognise distress signs and respond to ensure patient safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Compassionate care

Initiative

Dementia care

Education

NVQ2/NVQ3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

SkyCare is hiring Care Assistants / Senior HCA with NVQ2 & 3 in the United Kingdom. The role is full-time (33-44 hours per week) with a starting hourly rate of £12.82 and no sponsorship.

DBS check and references required, and a commutable distance to the role is essential. Responsibilities include personal care, therapeutic engagement, monitoring and reporting, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to support patients with mental health needs.