Place of safety worker/ Health Care Assistant

Job summary

37.5 hours per week

The role of the Nursing Assistant within the Place of Safety will be an autonomous role supporting the co-ordination of Section 136/135 admissions to the Children and Young Persons Place of Safety Suite (CYP POS) and accompanying the detained person whilst awaiting outcome of assessment. When not required to work in the CPY POS suite, the post holder will be required to work within Plym Bridge in patient Unit. This may be as part of a team nursing complex children and young people with increased levels of observations. This may involve contact with relatives, carers and other agencies. They will carry out interventions as part of the care plans and record information using the CPA process.

The post holder will be directed to undertake tasks once adequate instruction has been given by the trained nurse and both parties are confident that the task can be fulfilled competently. However, the trained nurse is required to carry the responsibility for decision making and direction.

To assist the trained nurse whilst working on the in-patient wards in delivering physical social and psychological care to the patient / client with mental health problems / illness.

This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route; please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.

Main duties of the job

The role will be a dedicated role relating to the Childrens and Young peoples place of safety (CYP POS), the person will work closely with the nurse in charge in facilitating activities within the pos suite. At other times that CPY POS is not required will work as part of a team within the unit.

To work under the direction of a registered member of nursing staff, but at times will not have direct supervision.

Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

All Livewell staff are expected to be able and willing to work across a 7-day service.

About us

Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs.

As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values,kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve.

We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives.

We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation.

Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert.

Details

• Date posted: 02 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 3
• Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year pa, pro-rata
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
• Reference number: B9832-2026-NM-10501
• Job locations: Live Well South West, 4 William Prance Road, Plymouth, PL6 5ZD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

To carry out efficiently and effectively task and instructions assigned by the trained nurse.

To undertake only those tasks for which she / he has had instruction and is competent to fulfill.

To maintain confidentiality in respect of the patient / client at all times.

To be aware of Health and Safety at Work Act and the implications for the work environment.

To know how to report accidents and untoward incidents and to do so promptly.

To obtain knowledge of Livewells policies, procedures and practices and carry out duties in accordance with them.

To be aware of legal issues and have an understanding of the Mental Health Act.

To support community activities either on a 1:1 basis or in small groups.

To be an active member of the provision of care to the patient / client.

Co-facilitate groups with qualified staff.

To receive reports on patient care and be able to report back with observations to the nurse in charge within his / her competency.

Participate in the Plym Bridge response team which responds to any untoward incident and undertake associated training.

To work within a team providing nursing care to complex patients with increased levels of observations.

To be willing to participate actively in appropriate in-service training programmes which the manager believes to be of benefit to the individual. To assume co-responsibility for maintaining skills and knowledge levels.

To assist the registered nurse to carry out, under direction, tasks which fulfill the patients / clients physical and psychological need, as identified in the Care Plan / Assessment.

Escort patients to other departments or other areas designated by trained staff, which may include the community.

Contribute to the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating care to patients. This to include participation in case review and assessment for admission / discharge process.

Make appropriate records in the multi-disciplinary patient electronic file, which will then be counter signed by a registered nurse.

To assist the patients personal care and record patients observations in accordance with the Care Plan.

Record and manage patients property.

Undertake specific responsibilities designated by the Unit Manager

To undertake mandatory and other training as directed by the Organisation.

To participate in continuing role / personal development using the appraisal system.

To receive line management support and supervision.

To contribute to any audit process.

To behave in a manner which does not bring the Organisation into disrepute.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).