Mental Healthcare Assistant
hace 2 días
Hassocks
Description\n Join Our Team at Priory Hospital Burgess Hill! \n Salary: £27,073 per annum \n Full-time: 40.25 hours per week \n Are you ready to make a difference? Priory Hospital Burgess Hill is looking for a dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our compassionate team. Located in Goddards Green, West Sussex, our acute and psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU) serves adult males and is easily accessible via the A23, making it convenient for those commuting from Brighton, Gatwick, and the M25. Please note, due to our rural setting, having access to a vehicle is recommended. What You'll Be Doing\n As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a vital role in our patients' recovery journey. Your commitment to their wellbeing will shine through as you assist qualified staff in implementing personalized care plans. Your daily tasks will include: \n\n • Supporting qualified staff with patient care plans and day-to-day care.\n, • Providing practical and personal care, including bathing, dressing, and toileting, while ensuring dignity and respect.\n, • Monitoring patients' physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing, and reporting any concerns to senior staff.\n, • Helping patients maintain their wellbeing and receive safe, person-centered care.\n\n For more details, please refer to the attached job description. What You'll Bring to the Role\n This role is rewarding yet can be challenging, so resilience is key. Each day will bring new experiences, and your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows. During your probation period, you may be required to complete the Care Certificate, even if you have previously achieved it. Benefits\n At Priory, we want you to thrive in your role! You will receive ongoing support through regular career conversations and full training. We offer numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us. Here’s what you can look forward to: \n\n • Birthday Holiday: Enjoy an extra day of annual leave on your birthday!\n, • Enhanced Maternity Pay\n, • Contributory Pension Scheme\n, • Flexible Benefits: Access reduced rates for gym memberships, IT technology (laptops, tablets, smartphones), and a Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme).\n, • Development Opportunities: Access to professional qualifications sponsorship through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel.\n, • Leadership & Management Development\n, • Long Service Award\n, • Refer a Friend Bonuses\n\n Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified. About Priory\n Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With over 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support more than 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat over 70 conditions, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and children’s mental health, while also providing residential and supported living care for autistic adults, individuals with learning disabilities, and older people. \n We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer. \n All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI, or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.