Healthcare assistant

Job overview

Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HTFT would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Band 3 Healthcare Assistant to join our Older Adult Mental Health inpatient team.

You will support older adults with complex mental health and physical care needs, working closely with registered nurses and the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, person‑centred care.

This role requires excellent communication skills, a caring approach, and a commitment to promoting dignity, independence, and recovery.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver high‑quality, person‑centred care to older adults with functional mental health needs.
• Support patients with activities of daily living, ensuring dignity, respect, and independence are maintained
• Observe, monitor, and accurately record patients’ mental state, behaviour, and physical health, reporting concerns promptly to registered staff
• Undertake enhanced therapeutic observation of care in line with risk assessments and care plans
• Assist with physical health monitoring, including vital signs, nutrition, hydration, mobility, and skin integrity
• Support patients to engage in therapeutic, social, and recreational activities
• Contribute to the maintenance of a safe, calm, and therapeutic ward environment
• Respond appropriately to distress, confusion, and behaviours that challenge, using de‑escalation techniques
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and members of the multidisciplinary team
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in line with Trust policy
• Support and act as a role model for Band 2 staff, students, and new starters as appropriate
• Adhere to infection prevention, safeguarding, health and safety, and confidentiality requirements
• Uphold Trust values and contribute to service improvement and quality of care

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information for this vacancy please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.