A position has become available for an experienced and compassionate mental healthcare assistant in Maidstone, Kent. You will be joining a team in a new purpose-built specialist mental health hospital which is split into 4 wards facilitating 65 beds for adults requiring specialist secure, intensive and rehabilitation care. Our client is looking for a mental healthcare assistant who can assist with days or nights on a weekly basis.

As a mental healthcare assistant working for Meditemp you will have a fantastic opportunity to work within an established company specialising in mental healthcare.

Mental Healthcare Assistant essential skills:

• Provide support to senior and nursing staff
• Promote positivity
• Observe, assess and respond appropriately to patient needs
• Prepare and maintain patient records
• Build and maintain professional and therapeutic relationships with patients and their families
• Keep calm under pressure and when dealing with challenging or confrontational behaviour
• Good organisation and problem-solving skills
• Manage and communicate sensitive information effectively and in accordance with legislation
• Effective communication and team work skills

Meditemp requires you to have:

• A minimum of 6 months recent experience as a hospital based mental healthcare assistant
• Occupational Health in line with the dept. of health
• Eligibility to work within the UK
• Physical Intervention training (valid within last 12 months)

Why choose Meditemp:

• Mandatory and PMVA training available
• Round the clock booking service
• National temporary and long-term vacancies
• Free uniform
• Referral scheme of up to £250
• Weekly payroll

For more information or to apply please contact Meditemp on 01233 632148 or email: info@meditemp.co.uk

Meditemp is acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client in relation to this vacancy