Job overview
Do you have the patience compassion and motivation to work with those experiencing an acute mental health crisis?
Do you value working within a strong team of nurses, doctors, and allied health care professionals?
If the answer is YES, then we have the perfect opportunity for you!
Within our mental health services we have wards caring for anyone requiring inpatient care, providing wonderful opportunities and facilities for patients as well as having Section 136 suites in two site across the county to provide a place of safety which the police can bring people to.
Patients admitted to the ward may be experiencing acute distress and present with a significant deterioration in mental state, risk of self-harm, self-neglect, or harm to others. we support patients that may be admitted informally or detained under a section of the mental health act. Patients may need intensive assessment and immediate intervention.
Main duties of the job
We aim to provide a holistic approach to recovery and rehabilitation within a safe environment. we value positive risk taking to enable clients to move forward with their lives and promote recovery. We aim to provide person-centered care in every aspect of our role and promote patient involvement in their care and treatment plans.
We aim to provide this service by respecting the privacy, choices, and confidentiality of each individual service user, respecting their cultural, religious, and sexual preferences. the service is committed to being accessible, non-discriminatory, equitable, warm, and friendly.
We aim to achieve an individual service user’s potential in a collaborative relationship, by addressing concerns raised by the service user by supporting, empowering, and encouraging them to take control of their lives.
Within the team, we all try to listen calmly, respectfully, and patiently to others and treat everyone in a kind courteous manner. We will all try to be open and honest and work together to promote positive change and recovery. This is a busy environment, and the needs of each individual cannot always be met instantly but should be met in a timely manner. The safety of the staff and patients here is the team’s priority.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’
Person specification
Skills and Aptitude
Desirable
- Practical skills associated with monitoring patients physical health
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 qualification in care or equivalent experience
- Experience working with patients who have complex mental health needs
- Experience working with patients with complex social and psychological issues
Desirable
- Specific training associated with this service user group
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This advert is for Health Care Assistant - 136 Suite East with Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Bodmin, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 Per annum/ Pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 05 Aug 2026.
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