Health Care Assistant - Rowan Ward
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 21/08/2026
- Closes
- 06/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a Health Care Assistant on Rowan Ward 1, a 15-bed acute mental health ward in Yeovil. You will provide compassionate support to adults experiencing mental health difficulties, promoting recovery and helping patients feel safe and valued. The role involves building therapeutic relationships, assisting with daily living needs, contributing to a safe ward environment, and working closely with a multidisciplinary team. You will also encourage participation in therapeutic activities and maintain accurate patient records.
Essential criteria
- Must be willing to work towards NVQ level 3 in direct care or Certificate in Care if not already held.
Desirable criteria
- Related healthcare interests or education
- Experience of working with people in a caring situation
- Ability to think quickly and deal with situations in a calm and sensible manner
- Previous experience of working in mental health services
- Understanding of how to support patients to recover their mental health
- Additional Criteria
- Demonstrate compassion and exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives
- Good observational skills
- Evidence of a good standard of Literacy and English language skills
- Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients
- Must be willing to work towards NVQ level 3 in direct care or Certificate in Care if not already held.
- Related healthcare interests or education
- Experience of working with people in a caring situation
- Ability to think quickly and deal with situations in a calm and sensible manner
- Previous experience of working in mental health services
- Understanding of how to support patients to recover their mental health
- Additional Criteria
- Demonstrate compassion and exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives
- Good observational skills
- Evidence of a good standard of Literacy and English language skills
- Willingness to use technology to improve standards of care and support to our patients
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Health Care Assistant - Rowan Ward
The closing date is 06 September 2026
Job summary
If you are a caring, compassionate person who wants to make a real difference to people's lives, Rowan Ward 1 could be the perfect place for you.
Rowan Ward 1 is a 15-bed acute mental health ward supporting adults of working age who are experiencing significant mental health difficulties. As a Health Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in helping people through some of the most challenging periods of their lives, providing compassionate support, promoting recovery, and helping patients feel safe, valued and understood.
You will join a dynamic, highly skilled multidisciplinary team that includes mental health nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists and medical professionals, all working together to deliver high-quality, recovery-focused care.
We welcome applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds. Previous healthcare experience is helpful, but not essential. What matters most is your ability to build positive relationships, treat people with dignity and respect, remain calm in challenging situations, and demonstrate a genuine commitment to helping others.
In return, you'll benefit from a welcoming team culture, regular supervision, structured learning opportunities and the chance to develop valuable skills in mental healt
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