Job Description
We are looking for an experienced MentalHealth Care Assistant to work within a mental health hospital in Carlisle, Cumbria. The hospital provides a range of clinical services which include, adult long stay rehabilitation, psychiatric intensive care, dementia, mental health crisis services and community mental health services for people with a learning disability or autism.This role is fully flexible allowing you to work around any commitments, promoting a healthy work life balance.ROLE: Band 3 Mental Healthcare AssistantLOCATION: Carlisle, CumbriaSTART DATE: Immediate/ASAPPAY RATES: £16.13p/h ltd. - £22.00p/h ltd (£13.69p/h - 19.94p/h PAYE Inclusive of Holiday Pay)DURATION: Ongoing, AdHoc BasisSHIFT PATTERNS: Earlies, Lates, Long Days, NightsThe Role:
* Providing one-on-one support to individuals with a range of mental health conditions, including Schizophrenia, Personality Disorders, and other Severe Mental Illnesses
* Assisting individuals in their daily activities, promoting independence.
* Making patients feel comfortable and calm.
The Person
* 12 months minimum UK experience working as a Mental Healthcare Assistant in a residential or inpatient setting.
* Excellent Communication Skills
* Experience in Control and Restraint or PMVA training is beneficial but not essential.
* International applicants are unfortunately unable to be considered.
Benefits
* Flexible hours and working pattern
* £250 referral bonus
* Free On-site Parking
* Dedicated and experienced one-to-one consultant support
* Competitive rates of pay for temporary and fixed contract work
This role is available for an immediate start please forward your CV as soon as possible to apply.