Healthcare Assistant

We are searching for experienced or aspiring Healthcare Assistants who would like tostart a career within our Mental Health, Learning Disability and Neurodiversity Services.

Thisis an exciting opportunity to join the team at the Regional Learning Disability and Autism Unit in Dawlish (The Brook).

The Brook provides high quality care and treatment forpeople who have learning disabilities, and autistic patients with complex mental health needs. The building and environment is state of the art and the service aims to become a centre of excellence.

We are committed to the ongoing training and development ofall our staff and offer a range of opportunities for career progression. The Care Certificate is the nationally recognised qualification for all staff working within the health and social care sector. Within Devon Partnership Trust we are committed to all staff at Band 3 holding this qualification. Ifyou have not yet completed the Care Certificate you will be supported to attain this within your first 3 months of employment as part of your mandatory training.

We know at Devon Partnership NHS Trust that Healthcare Assistants from different employment backgrounds can bring a range of knowledge and new ideas
-previous care experience is desirable but not essential.

The post holder will be required to assist multi-disciplinary team members in the delivery of care and treatment to people using our services. The care provided will encompass social, physical,intellectual, emotional and spiritual needs of the individuals.

You will also be responsible for undertaking practical procedures under the supervision of trained nursing staff.

Our inpatient services operate on a 24/7 shift bases which supports us offering flexible working patterns. You can work a variety of shifts - these include mornings(shifts could start from 7am), short days & long days (shifts are generally
10 - 12 hours long), evenings (till around 8pm) and nights (from around 7pm).You will qualify for unsocial enhancements in addition to basic pay.

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile;

making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.

• Basic Education.
• To complete the Care Certificate within the first 3 months of employment unless already obtained or evidence of equivalent agreed and signed off by the appointing manager.
• NVQ level 3, QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification.
• Other evidence of training or development relevant to working within mental health settings.

• Previous employment / experience of working with people in a caring situation or previous experience working in a…