Developmental Healthcare Assistant Mental Health (Band 2-Band 3)

Job summary

Are you looking for a change in career or just starting out on your career journey or do you have a passion and interest for working in the mental health care sector? If the answer is YES, then we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Here at Cornwall Partnership Foundation NHS Trust we are excited to offer a brand new opportunity for people who are new to care to join an 8 week paid developmental programme to train as a Healthcare Assistant in our Cove Adult Mental Health Ward.

Successful applicants will be remunerated on the band 2 pay scale during training and after completion of the relevant competencies and assessments will move to a band 3 permanent position with a full time salary of £24169 per annum rising to £25,674 after 2 years.

If you think this could be for you then don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join the NHS, where you will be supporting your local community, growing your skills and knowledge and working for a Trust that values it's employees and is focussed on providing outstanding care for all.

Please contact us if you would like anymore information.

Main duties of the job

To Support the delivery of care and support needs by carrying out assigned tasks involving direct care under the supervision of a registered nurse.To contribute to the evaluation of programmes of care by reporting to the clinical supervisor.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide high quality mental health care to the service users to promote recovery in a manner that maintains safety for all.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.