Trauma‑Informed Healthcare Assistant

Queensway Hospital; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensway Hospital in Rotherham is seeking compassionate Healthcare Assistants to join our multidisciplinary team delivering trauma-informed inpatient care for adults with complex mental health needs. You will work under a Registered Nurse, support individuals with daily living activities, participate in therapy programs, and help maintain safety and meticulous clinical documentation.

Induction and ongoing training in trauma-informed approaches, violence prevention, and safeguarding will be

Qualifications

• Compassionate care and ability to maintain professional boundaries.
• Experience in healthcare, social care, or education settings is preferred.
• Basic understanding of mental health and safeguarding principles.
• Willingness to work shifts (days, nights, weekends).

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and assistance with daily living activities.
• Support patients under Nurse in Charge supervision.
• Build therapeutic relationships with patients with trauma.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation (vital signs, charts, incident reports).
• Promote infection control, safeguarding and health and safety standards.
• Contribute to structured therapeutic programmes and group activities.
• Uphold patient dignity, confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Skills

Compassionate

Patient

Resilient

Shifts

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Queensway Hospital in Rotherham is seeking compassionate Healthcare Assistants to join our multidisciplinary team delivering trauma-informed inpatient care for adults with complex mental health needs. You will work under a Registered Nurse, support individuals with daily living activities, participate in therapy programs, and help maintain safety and meticulous clinical documentation.

Induction and ongoing training in trauma-informed approaches, violence prevention, and safeguarding will be