Join our Healthcare Support Worker development (HCSWD) programme, where you will learn on the job at the Devon Partnership NHS Trust at the North Devon District Hospital over a 6-month period. Pay Rates: Days: £12.21, Saturdays/Nights: £17.22, Sunday/Bank Hols: £22.34 Why might this job interest you? During your placement, you'll work towards achieving the widely recognised Care Certificate with the training you need to become a Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW). Throughout, you'll have supportive supervision from your mentor/Ward Manager. By joining, you can receive some exciting benefits: Career Progression - Achieve a Care Certificate and begin your journey with the NHS. Weekly pay - Work this week, get paid next week. Paid annual leave - Build holiday allowance. Join the NHS family - Become part of a healthcare team. Dedicated training and supervised shifts - Support from your ward / area and skilled mentors. As a trainee HCSW in Mental Health, you'll learn key skills, such as: Taking basic observations, explaining treatment, and updating patient records. Supporting patients with everyday activities, including assisting at mealtimes. Providing emotional support and reassurance to patients and their families. Monitoring patients' physical and mental health and keeping accurate records. Supervising patients to ensure their safety, managing common emergencies, and performing risk assessments. Working individually and as part of a team, supporting registered Nurses and other healthcare practitioners in providing patient care. Comply with Trust and local policies and procedures including Safeguarding, Infection Prevention and Control. What you'll need: As an entry level role, you do not need any previous healthcare experience A passion for care as well as following the six enduring values that underpin 'compassion in practice'. The 6Cs are defined as: Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, and Commitment. To be over the age of 18 or turning 18 before placement. Able to work at least 30 hours a week across earlies, lates and nights during the programme. What's next? If you're successful, you'll be invited to an interview and assessment day ( 7th January 2026 ), followed by unpaid classroom training ( 27th-30th January 2026 ) and an induction week before you start.