Health Care Assistant - Male Rehabilitation Ward in Darlington, North East

Health Care Assistant – Male Rehabilitation Ward
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 Rehabilitation Ward in Middleton St George.

This role offers the opportunity to support men who are progressing through their mental health recovery journey within a structured rehabilitation environment.

You will help patients develop independence, confidence and daily living skills while working alongside nurses and a multidisciplinary team to provide consistent, recovery-focused support.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and support to patients within a rehabilitation setting.
• Assist individuals with daily living tasks and encourage independence.
• Support rehabilitation programmes and recovery-focused activities.
• Build positive therapeutic relationships with patients.
• Monitor and report changes in mental health and wellbeing.
• Encourage patient engagement and participation in activities.
• Maintain accurate records and complete required documentation.
• Work closely with nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Promote a safe, respectful and supportive environment.
• Follow safeguarding, infection control and health and safety procedures.
• Support challenging situations using appropriate PMVA techniques.

Essential Requirements

• A minimum of 3 months' recent experience working as a Health Care Assistant, Support Worker or Mental Health Support Worker.
• Must have completed PMVA (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression) training.
• Previous experience within mental health, rehabilitation or inpatient settings is desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to encourage independence and recovery.
• 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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