Twilight Health Care Assistant - Sowenna
The closing date is 04 January 2026
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
* Cornwall Foundation Trust
* Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
* Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
We are looking for a kind, motivated and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to join our team at Sowenna.
Sowenna, meaning "success" is Cornwall's first Children and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH) Inpatient Unit providing treatment for young people aged between 13 and 18 years and working collaboratively with the Community CAMHS teams, ensuring a seamless whole service approach.
Our emphasis is on providing a therapeutic environment, offering a holistic approach to treatment in a safe and supported space which promotes rehabilitation and recovery. We work with various professionals, carers and community staff to ensure effective delivery of care and a planned, safe and timely discharge.
The successful candidate will be part of a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team. They will be instrumental in providing high quality support and will be required to work twilight shifts which are 15:00 - 23:00 hours but only working 2 weekends out of 4.
Main duties of the job
This post is primarily focussed upon working within the CAMHS adolescent in‑patient unit, but will also involve working closely with the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly community CAMHS team, including working with young people who are attending the day‑patient facility, to ensure a seamless whole service approach.
The role of the Health Care Assistant includes supporting the multidisciplinary team's assessment, planning and delivery of care needs of young people who have been admitted to the adolescent in‑patient mental health unit.
The role includes carrying out assigned tasks involving direct care under the direct or indirect supervision of a registered nurse. This may involve working on a one‑to‑one basis with young people to maintain their safety. As part of a team, and under direct or indirect supervision, the Health Care Assistant will provide high quality mental and physical health care to young people who are experiencing mental health difficulties and their families.
The Health Care Assistant will also assist in service and best practice developments, contributing to the evaluation of programmes of care by reporting to the clinical supervisor, registered nurse or other members of the multidisciplinary team as appropriate.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital‑based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Just over 532,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
* NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care or willingness to undertake training
* Specific training associated with this service user group
Skills and Aptitude
* Caring attitude and ability to develop therapeutic relationships with young people and their families
* Good interpersonal skills, and ability to develop empathy with young people who are experiencing severe mental health problems and their families
* Previous knowledge and experience of working in a care environment
* Ability to use information technology
* Previous knowledge and experience with working with individuals with complex mental health or social needs
Knowledge and Abilities
* Experience and knowledge of working with children and/or adolescents with mental health problems and their families
* Experience of working in an in‑patient adolescent mental health setting
* Experience of working in a multi‑disciplinary clinical team
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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