Health Care Assistant - Mixed Acute Mental Health Ward in Darlington, North East

Health Care Assistant – Mixed Acute Mental Health 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 Mixed Acute Mental Health Ward in Middleton St George.

You will support both male and female patients experiencing a range of acute mental health needs, providing compassionate care within a busy inpatient environment.

This role requires Healthcare Assistants who are adaptable, confident and able to provide high-quality support to individuals at different stages of their mental health journey. You will work closely with registered nurses and the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, recovery-focused care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care and emotional support to patients with acute mental health needs.
• Assist patients with personal care and daily living activities.
• Develop positive and professional relationships with patients.
• Monitor and report changes in patients' behaviour, mood and wellbeing.
• Support recovery plans and therapeutic activities.
• Encourage independence and patient involvement in care.
• Maintain accurate records and complete care documentation.
• Work collaboratively with nurses and healthcare professionals.
• Promote a safe and inclusive ward environment.
• Follow safeguarding, infection control and health and safety procedures.
• Support patients experiencing distress or challenging behaviours using 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, acute psychiatric or inpatient settings is desirable.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• 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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