Health Care Assistant - Male Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit in Darlington, North East

Health Care Assistant – Male Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
Location: Middleton St George, County Durham
Flexible Agency Shifts Available
Choose shifts that work around your lifestyle with flexible rotas designed to support a healthy work-life balance. A range of day, night, weekday, weekend and bank holiday shifts are available to suit your availability.

Pay Rates (Inclusive of Holiday Pay)

• Weekday: £14.24 per hour
• Weeknight: £14.57 per hour
• Saturday Day: £14.57 per hour
• Saturday Night: £15.13 per hour
• Sunday Day: £15.13 per hour
• Sunday Night: £15.69 per hour
• Bank Holiday Day: £17.93 per hour
• Bank Holiday Night: £17.93 per hour

The Role

Seven Resourcing is recruiting experienced Health Care Assistants to support a specialist Male Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) in Middleton St George.

You will provide essential support to male patients experiencing acute mental health difficulties within a secure and therapeutic inpatient setting. This role requires individuals who are compassionate, resilient and confident supporting patients during periods of crisis.

Working alongside registered nurses and a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to delivering safe, effective and recovery-focused care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care and emotional support to male patients within an acute mental health setting.
• Support patients with personal care and daily living activities.
• Develop professional relationships with patients while maintaining clear boundaries.
• Monitor and report changes in behaviour, mood and physical wellbeing.
• Assist with structured activities and therapeutic interventions.
• Support recovery plans and encourage patient independence.
• Maintain accurate care records and documentation.
• Work collaboratively with nurses and other healthcare professionals.
• Help maintain a safe and positive ward environment.
• Follow safeguarding, infection control and health and safety procedures.
• Use appropriate techniques to support patients displaying challenging behaviours.

Essential Requirements

• A minimum of 3 months' recent experience working as a Health Care Assistant, Support Worker or Mental Health Support Worker.
• PMVA training is a requirement.
• Previous experience within mental health, psychiatric, acute or inpatient settings is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A compassionate and patient-centred approach to care.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is desirable or willingness to obtain one.

What We Offer

• Flexible shifts to suit your availability.
• Competitive hourly rates with enhanced weekend and bank holiday pay.
• Weekly payroll.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Seven Resourcing consultant.
• Opportunities to work across specialist mental health services.
• Referral bonus scheme.
• Access to additional healthcare opportunities nationwide.

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