Health Care Assistant (Mental Health)

Temporary
Posted on:
September 29, 2024
Wellingborough
Mental Health

Salary range:

£14.70 - £16.00 per hour

Job Description

Requirements

Applications will not be considered unless you have:

  • Practical Basic Life Support Certificate
  • PMVA Training Certificate
  • Full Immunisation History Report
  • 24 months UK NHS Hospital/Private Hospital experience

About your role

The Centre is a 19-bed specialised neurological centre situated within tranquil grounds in the village of Knuston, Northamptonshire. The aim of the service is to offer assessment, treatment, and active rehabilitation programmes to maximise autonomy and independence. The team work to reduce the impacts of neuro-disability associated with the neurological condition or acquired brain injury.

Role Responsibilities

To provide leadership to less experienced staff to ensure the development of best care practice and optimal outcomes for clients.

To provide therapeutic and personal care to our client group.

Promote the rights of clients to be treated with dignity and respect in every aspect of their lives

Respect the confidences of clients, except where to do so would result in harm to a client, damage to the organisation or the commission of a criminal offence.

Establish supportive relationships with clients and encourage the development of stable relationships between clients and other staff, and their families and friends and within the group of clients.

Promote the emotional health and self-esteem of clients and support them through changes in living circumstances and personal relationships.

Support clients in making their own choices and decisions to the maximum of their capability and ensure that the needs and wishes of clients are fully considered in any decision relating to them.

Ensure the protection of clients from significant harm, by exercising vigilance, observing changes in client’s behaviour or appearance, and complying fully with the Vulnerable Adults’ policy.

Role Requirements

Ability to work fully flexibly, covering day, night and weekend shifts

Shift times vary as per client requirement,

07:30 - 20:30

20:30 - 07:30

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and skills may vary depending on the specific needs of the individual or organization.

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