JOB TODAY logo

Mental health assistant jobs in Gerrards CrossCreate job alerts

  • Support Assistant
    Support Assistant
    13 days ago
    £11–£13 hourly
    Full-time
    Slough

    A carer’s role can vary a lot depending on who they support and what that person needs, but it generally involves helping someone manage daily life safely, comfortably, and with dignity. Common responsibilities include: • Personal care, • Helping with washing, dressing, toileting, grooming, eating, or mobility., • Emotional support, • Providing companionship, reassurance, conversation, and helping reduce loneliness or anxiety., • Practical household tasks, • Cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping, paying bills, or organising appointments., • Medication support, • Reminding someone to take medication or helping administer it if trained and authorised., • Health monitoring, • Watching for changes in physical or mental health and reporting concerns to family members or healthcare professionals., • Mobility and transportation, • Assisting with moving safely around the home or accompanying someone to appointments and activities., • Advocacy and communication, • Helping the person communicate their wishes and make decisions about their care., • Record keeping, • In professional care settings, carers may document medication, activities, incidents, or health observations. There are different types of carers too: • Family/unpaid carers — relatives or friends supporting someone informally., • Professional carers — paid support workers in homes, care facilities, hospitals, or community settings., • Live-in carers — carers who stay in the person’s home full time., • Specialist carers — supporting people with conditions such as Dementia, Parkinson's disease, disabilities, or mental health needs. Key skills usually include: • Patience, • Empathy, • Communication, • Reliability, • Observation, • Respect for confidentiality and dignity If you want, I can also explain: • what a carer does day-to-day,, • the difference between a carer and support worker,, • UK carer qualifications,, • or what employers look for in carer job roles.

    No experience
    Easy apply
  • Care Assistant / Carer
    Care Assistant / Carer
    21 days ago
    £14.5–£14.75 hourly
    Full-time
    Beaconsfield

    🚗💙 Looking for a rewarding career in care? 💙🚗 Have you ever wanted to work in care but felt held back because you didn’t have experience or qualifications? Are you passionate, caring, and empathetic, with a genuine desire to make a difference in your local community? If so, we’d love to hear from you! We have amazing opportunities for carers in your area right now — and you may already have everything you need to get started. ✨ All you need is: ✔️ A valid UK driving licence and your own vehicle ✔️ To be aged 18 or over ✔️ Full right to work in the UK 🌟 What we can offer you: ✅ Guaranteed hours available (subject to availability after probation) ✅ Enhanced bank holiday pay ✅ Holiday pay & pension scheme ✅ Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone & uniform provided ✅ Paid mileage between visits ✅ Access to BHN Extras & the Blue Light Card Scheme — giving you thousands of discounts on shopping, food, dining out & family activities ✅ Enhanced maternity, paternity & parental leave policies ✅ Industry-leading career development, including the Care Certificate & NVQs ✅ Excellent progression opportunities — 50% of salaried roles are filled internally ✅ Wellbeing support, including: • Employee Assistance Programme, • Mental Health First Aiders, • Healthcare cash plan, • Free eye tests & contribution towards glasses ✅ Earn extra through our Care Friends referral scheme — £500 per referral! 💷 ✨ Start a career where you can truly make a difference every single day.

    Immediate start!
    No experience
    Easy apply
1