Health Care Assistant - Rowan Ward 1

Job summary

Are you passionate about supporting people through their most challenging times? Do you want a role where every day you can make a positive impact on someone's life? If so, this opportunity is for you.

We are looking for a Health Care Assistant to join our dedicated team on a 15-bedded mental health ward in Yeovil. You will work within a multidisciplinary team that includes Mental Health Nurses, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, and medical professionals. Together, we provide compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to individual needs.

This is a 24-hour service, and you will work on a rotational shift pattern, including days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays.

As a valued member of our team, you will provide care and support to adults of working age who are experiencing acute mental health difficulties. Your role is central to helping patients feel safe, supported, and empowered on their journey to recovery.

Main duties of the job

• Build therapeutic relationships through listening, empathy, and meaningful engagement.
• Monitor patient wellbeing and ensure safety through observation and proactive care.
• Support daily living activities such as eating, drinking, and personal hygiene.
• Encourage participation in therapeutic and diversional activities.
• Escort patients safely outside the unit for appointments or therapeutic leave.
• Use de-escalation techniques to manage distress and aggression, and assist in crisis situations.
• Help patients adhere to their care plans, including medication and treatment.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with patients, carers, and colleagues.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.