Health Care Assistant
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Full-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 10/09/2026
- Closes
- 24/09/2026
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Role summary
This role involves providing high-quality, person-centred care to individuals on an acute inpatient mental health ward. The post holder will support patients experiencing acute mental health difficulties, promoting recovery, dignity, safety, and wellbeing under the supervision of registered nurses. Key duties include contributing to risk management, participating in patient observations and engagement, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to deliver care plans. The role requires upholding Trust values and maintaining professional standards.
Essential criteria
- Demonstrable literacy and numeracy skills to functional skills level 1 or equivalent
- NVQ Level 2 in a care related subject or equivalent or willingness to undertake a relevant Level 2 Apprenticeship
Desirable criteria
- GCSE Grade C or above or Functional skills level 2 or equivalent in English and Maths
- Demonstrate a keen interest caring for others
- Previous experience of working as part of a team
- Previous experience of caring for patients in either a clinical setting or personal experience
- oUnderstand importance of maintaining confidentiality
- oGood interpersonal skills
- oAbility to communicate effectively both face to face and in writing
- oAble to support and reassure patients / carers in distress
- oBasic IT skills
- Demonstrable literacy and numeracy skills to functional skills level 1 or equivalent
- NVQ Level 2 in a care related subject or equivalent or willingness to undertake a relevant Level 2 Apprenticeship
- GCSE Grade C or above or Functional skills level 2 or equivalent in English and Maths
- Demonstrate a keen interest caring for others
- Previous experience of working as part of a team
- Previous experience of caring for patients in either a clinical setting or personal experience
- oUnderstand importance of maintaining confidentiality
- oGood interpersonal skills
- oAbility to communicate effectively both face to face and in writing
- oAble to support and reassure patients / carers in distress
- oBasic IT skills
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £26,300 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHSFT
Health Care Assistant
The closing date is 24 September 2026
Job summary
Providing high-quality, person-centred care to individuals receiving treatment on an acute inpatient mental health ward. Working under the supervision of registered nurses and other healthcare professionals, the post holder supports patients experiencing acute mental health difficulties, promoting recovery, dignity, safety, and wellbeing at all times. The post holder will contribute to risk management and safeguarding processes, participate in patient observations and engagement activities, and work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to support the delivery of care plans and positive patient outcomes. They will uphold Trust values, maintain professional standards, and ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and legislation.
Main duties of the job
- Provide compassionate care and support to patients experiencing acute mental health difficulties.
- Assist with personal care, daily living activities, and promoting patient independence.
- Observe and monitor patients' mental and physical wellbeing, reporting concerns promptly.
- Support the delivery of therapeutic and recovery-focused activities.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and therapeutic ward environment.
- Work alongside registered nurses and the multidisciplinary te
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