Overview
Job Summary We are looking for passionate and motivated Health Care worker to join our dedicated team at our low secure unit at the Allington Centre. The Allington Centre is a 20 bed low secure inpatient service for forensic services. We specialise in the assessment and treatment of adults with complex mental health needs, who require care in a low secure setting, in response to offending, risky and/or challenging behaviours. This can be a challenging, yet rewarding environment and requires excellent organisation skills and the ability to use your initiative. If you are enthusiastic about making a difference and capable of providing a positive challenge to the status quo in the interest of service and workforce development - then we want to hear from you.
What is High Cost Area Allowance? The High-Cost Area (HCA) allowance, also referred to as London Weighting is a payment made to employees who work in London and the surrounding areas. As this post is based in Dartford, Gravesham or Swanley, the successful applicant will receive an additional payment each month. 5% of basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £1,303 per year and a maximum payment of £2,198 per year (the agreed annual amount will be divided into 12 equal amounts and paid monthly).
Details
Date posted 04 February 2026
Pay scheme Agenda for change
Band Band 3
Salary £26,240 to £27,928 a year per annum (inclusive of high-cost area supplement)
Contract Permanent
Working pattern Full-time
Reference number 380-FR0617-B
Job locations Allington Centre, Bow Arrow Lane, Dartford, DA2 6PB
Main duties of the job
The Healthcare Worker is a key member of the multidisciplinary care team and will have continuing responsibility to:
* Deliver an effective and competent level of care under the guidance and supervision of the associate workers, senior associate workers, qualified nurses and occupational therapists, determined by the patient’s care plan.
* Be fully aware of the needs of patients over a 24-hour span of care.
* Support the work of the multidisciplinary team by consistently delivering a patient-focused service, promoting independence, and enabling patients to participate in the therapeutic activity programme.
* Record accurately all care given as required and report information to the nurse in charge.
* Give physical care as required or instructed.
* Promote patients’ appearance and personal hygiene by offering support, advice and ensuring suitable requisites are available.
* Promote a healthy, safe and secure environment by adhering to Trust statutory health and safety requirements and maintaining confidentiality of information.
* Assist patients and nursing team to maintain a clean and healthy ward environment and assist patients in all aspects of daily living skills as required.
Please refer to the attached job description for the full details on the responsibilities and person specification.
Previous unsuccessful applicants need not re-apply.
Person Specification
Essential
Experience
* Interest in working in mental health services
* Previous care experience
Desirable
* Experience in working in secure services
* NHS Experience
Knowledge and skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Committed to high level of patient care
* Ability to work collaboratively with others as part of a team
* Full Driving licence
Training and Qualifications
* Computer Literate - ability to use Microsoft Packages
* Care certificate or ability to work towards
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.
Employer details
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust, Allington Centre, Bow Arrow Lane, Dartford, DA2 6PB
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