Overview
We are looking for an experienced Mental Health Care Assistant to work within a mental health hospital in Carlisle, Cumbria. The hospital provides a range of clinical services including 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.
The role is fully flexible, allowing you to work around commitments and promote a healthy work life balance.
Role details
Position: Band 3 Mental Healthcare Assistant
Location: Carlisle, Cumbria
Start date: Immediate/ASAP
Pay rates: £16.13 per hour ltd. - £22.00 per hour ltd (equivalent to £13.69 - £19.78 per hour PAYE inclusive of Holiday Pay)
Duration: Ongoing, Ad Hoc Basis
Shift patterns: Earlies, Lates, Long Days, Nights
Responsibilities
* 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.
Qualifications
* 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 to apply
Job Info
* Job Title: Mental Healthcare Assistant
* Company: Service Care Solutions
* Location: Carlisle, Cumbria
* Posted: Sep 24th 2025
* Closes: Oct 25th 2025
* Sector: Medical, Pharmaceutical & Scientific
* Contract: Contract
* Hours: Full Time
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