Job overview
Due to a genuine occupational requirement, this role is currently restricted to male applicants.
We are recruiting Nursing Assistants for our service across all of Secure Services.
This is the perfect opportunity for those who have experience of working within a mental health setting and want to expand on their skills by working for a service that provides forensic and secure mental health services.
We are one of only three Trusts in the country to provide high secure services, with our catchment area covering Wales and the North West and West Midlands of England.
A recruitment and retention premia (£600 - £4034) is available for roles in Secure Care dependant on allocations. Allocations are determined by the service; premia will reflect service allocation.
Main duties of the job
To carry out assigned duties, involving direct care and observation of service users under the guidance and indirect supervision of qualified staff.
To report to the qualified staff any observations made whilst providing care to service users activities and leisure, providing details of mental state and risk factors.
To work with service users on an individual and group basis as outlined in the care plan and as directed by the appropriate named lead professional.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for full details and requirements of the role.
Interested in finding out more? Join one of our optional online information sessions to learn more about the role and our services. Attendance is optional and you only need to attend one session.
Monday 24 August 2026 11:00 – 12:00
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/338019319679085?p=Ebeau6R8NVAF0hFFMQ
Meeting ID: 338 019 319 679 085
Passcode: 2an2ii2e
Wednesday 26 August 2026 15:00 – 16:00
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/362601776268884?p=PirrjnGGEnf6JX5rBQ
Meeting ID: 362 601 776 268 884
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to support and guidance to junior staff
Values
Essential
- Continuous improvement – committed to making improvements to our services for the benefit of all.
- Accountability – taking ownership to anticipate, develop and deliver high quality care.
- Respect – how we treat others in an inclusive and supportive way.
- Enthusiasm – demonstrate our passion and pride for what we do and how we do it.
- Support – actively supporting others with compassion and courage.
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to communicate effectively
- Understanding of issues of confidentiality
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a care setting
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- Ability to demonstrate a non-judgemental attitude
- Ability to work on own initiative under the supervision of a qualified practitioner
Desirable
- Experience of individuals with mental health problems or personal lived experience of mental health problems
Qualifications
Essential
- Health and Social Care Level 2 accredited qualification or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Phlebotomy trained
- Physical Health competency basic passport
- MEWS
- Level 2 Smoking Cessation
- Care Certificate
- Good standard of education.
- Qualification in craft, domestic skills, leisure or health equivalent to City & Guild Part 1-, or 2-year experience working in a health setting.
- Willing to work towards Level 3 Health Care qualification.
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This advert is for Nursing Assistant - Secure Care Division (Male only) with Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust in Maghull Health Park. It is listed as a Band 3 Nursing assistant role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata, plus recruitment and retention premia. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Aug 2026.
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