Job summary
31.5 hours per week.
This is a wonderful opportunity
to join a settled and high performing team. We are very proud of our
achievements at Syrena House and have built a great reputation. We consistently
receive positive feedback from CQC and have had huge success with our work with
the Culture of Care project and our patients value the opportunity to be at
Syrena House.
We are looking for a motivated
HCA to compliment a full staffing team for our 9 bedded, male in-patient
recovery unit.
In spring 2026 we will be moving to the
Mount Gould site & will be increasing our beds to incorporate 6 additional
step-down beds
We are looking for someone with
a genuine passion for recovery-focused practice, who is committed to helping
people achieve their optimum level of functioning. You will work
collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team, utilise therapeutic resources
within the inpatient setting & engage proactively with community services
to support seamless transitions in care.
Main duties of the job
Syrena delivers a wide range of
rehabilitation interventions and treatments to people experiencing severe and
enduring mental health problems. The care is typically longer-term.
Professionals gain huge job satisfaction supporting patients through their recovery
journey. The overall aim is to prepare patients for community living. We have
close working links with Lee Mill Low Secure Unit, the Specialist Community
Forensic Team, the Specialist Outreach Recovery Team, and the Glenbourne (male
acute) Harford Unit.
You will be required to work
shifts across seven days, including nights.
"please note that 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"
All Livewell Southwest staff are
expected to able and willing to work across a 7 day service.
Job Share(s) Considered
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
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of the Health Care Assistant is to assist the trained
registered nurse in delivering physical, social, and psychological care to
people the patient / client with mental health problems / illness, admitted to
the Unit.
The post holder will be required to work both within the ward
unit or community setting and with people or clients in the community. This
will involve contact with relatives, carers and other agencies. They will carry
out interventions as part of the care plans and record information using the
Personalised Care Framework on electronic patients notes.
The post holder will be directed to undertake tasks once
adequate instruction has been given by the registered trained nurse and both
parties are confident that the task can be fulfilled competently. However, the
registered trained nurse is required to carry the responsibility for decision
making and direction.
Develop and maintain a good working relationship with people or
clients through regular contact and ensure their safety and well-being.
Please see attached Job
Description for more details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role of the Health Care Assistant is to assist the trained
registered nurse in delivering physical, social, and psychological care to
people the patient / client with mental health problems / illness, admitted to
the Unit.
The post holder will be required to work both within the ward
unit or community setting and with people or clients in the community. This
will involve contact with relatives, carers and other agencies. They will carry
out interventions as part of the care plans and record information using the
Personalised Care Framework on electronic patients notes.
The post holder will be directed to undertake tasks once
adequate instruction has been given by the registered trained nurse and both
parties are confident that the task can be fulfilled competently. However, the
registered trained nurse is required to carry the responsibility for decision
making and direction.
Develop and maintain a good working relationship with people or
clients through regular contact and ensure their safety and well-being.
Please see attached Job
Description for more details.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- *Experience within a Mental Health setting Band 2 level or equivalent or Band 3 level or equivalent
- *Awareness of vulnerable adult / protection issues and guidance
- * Recent experience of working in a care setting Team working Clinical governance
- * Ability to work with minimum of supervision
- * To undertake baseline physical observations
- * Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- * Experience of variety of Mental Health settings
- * Previous experience working in a multidisciplinary team.
- * Working within an NHS setting
- * Experience of actively supporting individuals to identify and work towards achieving personal goals in a related social care or health setting
Qualifications
Essential
- * NVQ level 3, QCF level 3 in Health and Social care or equivalent experience or qualification.
- * Care certificate
- * Other evidence of training or development relevant to working within mental health settings.
Desirable
- Other evidence of training or development relevant to working within mental health settings
Knowledge
Essential
- * Knowledge of mental health
- * Awareness of safeguarding principles
- * Basic IT skills
- * A basic understanding of physical health presentation
- * Good communication and listening skills
- * Organisational skills
- * Problem solving skills
- * An awareness to maintain professional Boundaries Awareness of own limits and boundaries in relation to own job role
- * Good written communication
- * Sensitive understanding of diversity issues and ability to promote anti-discriminatory practice/ equal opportunities
- * Ability to problem solve and create innovative solutions to help empower patients and carers Demonstrates an empathy of people
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- *Experience within a Mental Health setting Band 2 level or equivalent or Band 3 level or equivalent
- *Awareness of vulnerable adult / protection issues and guidance
- * Recent experience of working in a care setting Team working Clinical governance
- * Ability to work with minimum of supervision
- * To undertake baseline physical observations
- * Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- * Experience of variety of Mental Health settings
- * Previous experience working in a multidisciplinary team.
- * Working within an NHS setting
- * Experience of actively supporting individuals to identify and work towards achieving personal goals in a related social care or health setting
Qualifications
Essential
- * NVQ level 3, QCF level 3 in Health and Social care or equivalent experience or qualification.
- * Care certificate
- * Other evidence of training or development relevant to working within mental health settings.
Desirable
- Other evidence of training or development relevant to working within mental health settings
Knowledge
Essential
- * Knowledge of mental health
- * Awareness of safeguarding principles
- * Basic IT skills
- * A basic understanding of physical health presentation
- * Good communication and listening skills
- * Organisational skills
- * Problem solving skills
- * An awareness to maintain professional Boundaries Awareness of own limits and boundaries in relation to own job role
- * Good written communication
- * Sensitive understanding of diversity issues and ability to promote anti-discriminatory practice/ equal opportunities
- * Ability to problem solve and create innovative solutions to help empower patients and carers Demonstrates an empathy of people
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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).
