Health Care Assistant - Rowan Ward 1

Job summary

Rowan Ward 1 provides an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic, compassionate and highly skilled team caring for adults of working age who are experiencing acute mental health difficulties. We are looking for caring, motivated and reliable individuals who are passionate about supporting people through some of the most challenging periods of their lives.

As a Band 3 Health Care Assistant, you will work as an essential member of the multidisciplinary team, supporting assessment, treatment and recovery for patients presenting with a wide range of mental health needs. You will deliver safe, personcentred and holistic care under the supervision of registered nurses, contributing to the smooth running of a 24/7 service through a rotational shift pattern including nights, weekends and bank holidays.

We welcome applicants from both professional and nonprofessional backgrounds. Previous healthcare experience is beneficial but not essential, as we value transferable skills, life experience and a genuine commitment to helping others. What matters most is being compassionate, respectful, patientfocused and willing to learn.

Staff on Rowan Ward 1 benefit from structured supervision, opportunities for continued development, and the chance to build experience in therapeutic engagement, care planning and mental health interventions. The ward is known for its welcoming, positive culture and commitment to delivering high quality, recovery focused care.

Main duties of the job

• Build supportive and therapeutic relationships with patients and carers.
• Support the delivery of safe, highquality care in line with personalised care plans.
• Carry out patient observations and contribute to risk management.
• Assist with personal care needs, nutrition, hydration and general wellbeing.
• Facilitate and participate in therapeutic groups, activities and recoveryfocused sessions.
• Assist with patient admissions, transfers and discharges.
• Undertake physical observations and support medication processes after training.
• Escort patients to offward appointments, activities and therapeutic leave.
• Use deescalation skills to respond to agitation, distress or challenging behaviour, participating in safe restraint procedures once trained.
• Accurately update electronic patient records and contribute to clinical documentation.
• Engage fully in regular supervision, mandatory training and team meetings.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.