Band 3 Healthcare Assistant - The Barberry

Supporting mothers with their daily care needs and promoting independence. Assisting in the care, safety, and wellbeing of infants under the supervision of qualified staff. Observing and reporting changes in a mother's mental and physical health, mood, behaviour, or interactions with her baby. Building trusting relationships with mothers and their families to encourage recovery and engagement with treatment. Supporting therapeutic activities, parenting programmes, and group sessions. Assisting with feeding, bathing, settling, and developmental activities for babies when appropriate. Maintaining accurate records and communicating observations to the multidisciplinary team. Promoting a safe, clean, and therapeutic ward environment. Supporting mothers during escorted leave, appointments, and community activities. Contributing to safeguarding procedures and ensuring the welfare of both mother and baby.

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.

Essential

Essential: - NVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care; - Experience within an inpatient mental health setting; - Able to demonstrate an interest in Perinatal Mental Health

Desirable: - NVQ Level 3; - Care Certificate; - Experience of working within a Female acute or Mother and baby inpatient service