Healthcare Support Worker
Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust
Maidstone, ME16 9PH
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 September 2026
2 days left
Job description
We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and flexible Healthcare Support Worker to join our established multi-professional team on Ruby Ward, based ...
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Direct Patient Care & Support: Provide daily support to inpatients on Ruby Ward, encouraging involvement in therapeutic activities that foster independence and overall well-being.
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Physical Health Monitoring: Conduct required physical health checks, accurately record observations using the NEWS2 early warning system, and promptly report any changes to the nurse in charge.
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Clear Communication: Pass on routine information--verbally, in writing, or electronically--to team members, patients, carers, and external contacts to ensure seamless care.
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Carer & Patient Guidance: Offer practical support, encouragement, and advice to patients and their families or carers throughout their stay.
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Daily Ward Tasks: Carry out day-to-day care tasks as delegated by the shift lead or nurse in charge.
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Professional Development & Flexibility: Participate in regular training and self-development while adopting a flexible working pattern to meet shift needs on the ward
We are Kent and Medway Mental Health NHS Trust. We care for the mental health and wellbeing of people across Kent and Medway and are rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our teams support children, youngpeopleand adults with a wide range of mental health needs. We also provide specialist services, including all-age eating disorder services and neurodevelopmental assessments for children and young people, such as autism and ADHD.
Because we work across the whole county and across hospital and community settings, we can make care more joined up and easier to access for the people we serve.
Our vision is simple: we are here to help communities not just live with mentalillness, butlive well.It'swhywe'repassionate about working with communities to make mental health care better for everyone. Everything we do is guided by our values: caring, inclusive,curiousand confident.
Join us if you share our passion for better mental health care and want to be part of a teamthat'sworking well together.
Take a look at our Healthcare Assistant Video
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- To have a good understanding of mental health conditions appropriate to the setting.
- Numeracy and English literacy skills
- Ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of people.
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team, under the direction and supervision of a registered practitioner
- Punctual and flexible across hours of work
Training, Qualifications and Registration
Essential
- Computer literate
- Care Certificate or ability to obtain within 6 months
- Level 3 Qualification in Health and Social care or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- A varied and considerable experience of working within Mental Health/Learning Disabilities setting.
Desirable
- NHS Experience
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
19 August 2026
Last checked
19 August 2026
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