Priory Hopsital Middleton St George
£13.45 per hour
Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
Priory Hospital Middleton has an opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team.
Set in spacious and relaxing grounds, Priory Hospital Middleton St George, located in Darlington, County Durham, is a specialist inpatient service for adults with mental health issues, complex needs and behaviours that challenge. We are dedicated to supporting people to transfer effortlessly between the most appropriate care, meeting individual needs, enabling recovery and re-engagement within the community, and maximising life opportunities.
We accept referrals from a wide variety of public sector organisations throughout the UK, including special hospitals, psychiatric hospitals, prisons, courts, low secure units (LSUs), medium secure units (MSUs), forensic lead commissioners, social services, NHS Mental Health Trusts, GPs, the police and others.
You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients
- Support Registered Nurses in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to patients within a mental health inpatient setting
- Assist patients with daily living activities, promoting dignity, independence and wellbeing at all times.
- Observe, monitor and report changes in patients' physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, escalating concerns where appropriate.
- Build positive therapeutic relationships with patients, families and the wider multidisciplinary team to support recovery.
- Contribute to maintaining a safe, clean and therapeutic ward environment, ensuring compliance with infection control, safeguarding and health and safety standards.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
Essential for the role
- A caring, compassionate and patient-focused approach to supporting people with mental health needs.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with patients and colleagues.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Good observational skills, with the confidence to recognise and report changes in a patient's wellbeing.
- Understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding and person-centred care.
- Basic IT skills and accurate record-keeping.
- Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
The following experience would be beneficial
- Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant, Support Worker or Care Assistant.
- Experience within a mental health, learning disabilities or healthcare setting.
- An NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
- Experience supporting individuals with complex mental health needs or behaviours that challenge.
- Knowledge of de-escalation techniques or PMVA/MAPA training.
- Experience working within an inpatient or residential care environment.
- Familiarity with electronic care records or healthcare documentation systems.
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
- Free on-site parking
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.
For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement here.
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.
