Job summary
Are you looking for something a bit different, a new challenge, a varied role?
Wathwood is an award-winning mental health hospital and prides itself on providing the highest quality of care to our patients.
We have exciting opportunities here at Wathwood in our unique Medium Secure setting. Whether you are newly qualified and looking to take your first step on your career ladder, or fancy a new challenge, we have something to suit everyone.
We are seeking to recruit male care assistants to join our fantastic multi-disciplinary teams within the hospital to who are motivated to establish therapeutic relationships with our patients and be actively involved in delivering patient care within a hospital setting. Experience of working in a forensic setting is desirable but not essential. You will also be expected to assist patients with their reintegration into the community as part of their rehabilitation and recovery.
If successful you will be expected to work as part of a team, based on a ward doing 24-hour rotation.
Please note: this vacancy is based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire
Interviews will be held on 24th June 2025.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and highly motivated care assistant to join our teams, in a challenging but rewarding role, to make a difference to the lives of our patients.
Therefore, applicants will need to:
Have excellent interpersonal skills
The ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Be committed to providing the highest standards of care
Promote and maintain high standards of care through excellent communication, motivation, supervision and role modelling
We want to help our staff reach their full potential and are committed to providing the support, skills and development needed to success. This includes a supportive and strong health and well-being team.
You will participate as a member of the nursing team in delivering appropriate care packages with other disciplines as required within a secure environment within well established procedures, carrying out care duties with supervision available and close by.
To routinely participate in communication and feedback to supervisors.
The four wards allow a gradual progression so patients can develop their life skills and become better prepared for life in a less restrictive environment.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
You will participate as a member of the nursing team in delivering, monitoring and contribute towards evaluating individual care/treatment plans and collaborate with other disciplines as required.
In support of a registered nurse, you will participate in the development and maintenance of a high quality of care within a secure environment, through involvement in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. You will act as a role model to Band 2 Care Assistants. You will monitor and supervisor the work of junior grades as directed by the Nurse in Charge, subject to Trust policy and procedure.
Support registered nurses in maintaining general and specific patient observations and record all relevant information countersigned by a registered nurse.
Demonstrate, by example, an understanding of the responsibilities in relation to patient property and valuables, respecting cultural values.
Actively promote a responsible caring attitude at all times treating patients with dignity and respect.
Always act in a manner that ensures no patient is the subject of any form of abuse.
To report any incident of patient abuse which you become aware of to an appropriate person.
Always act in a manner as to promote and safeguard the interests and wellbeing of patients.
Participate and assist in coordinating in the escorting of patients as per hospital procedures.
Accompany patients, liaise and participate as needed, in recreational activities.
Maintain good order and cleanliness on the ward.
To provide support and supervision to Band 2 Care Assistants on areas allocated by qualified nursing staff.
To act as a role model for Band 2 Care Assistants participating in induction and buddying arrangements.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
You will participate as a member of the nursing team in delivering, monitoring and contribute towards evaluating individual care/treatment plans and collaborate with other disciplines as required.
In support of a registered nurse, you will participate in the development and maintenance of a high quality of care within a secure environment, through involvement in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. You will act as a role model to Band 2 Care Assistants. You will monitor and supervisor the work of junior grades as directed by the Nurse in Charge, subject to Trust policy and procedure.
Support registered nurses in maintaining general and specific patient observations and record all relevant information countersigned by a registered nurse.
Demonstrate, by example, an understanding of the responsibilities in relation to patient property and valuables, respecting cultural values.
Actively promote a responsible caring attitude at all times treating patients with dignity and respect.
Always act in a manner that ensures no patient is the subject of any form of abuse.
To report any incident of patient abuse which you become aware of to an appropriate person.
Always act in a manner as to promote and safeguard the interests and wellbeing of patients.
Participate and assist in coordinating in the escorting of patients as per hospital procedures.
Accompany patients, liaise and participate as needed, in recreational activities.
Maintain good order and cleanliness on the ward.
To provide support and supervision to Band 2 Care Assistants on areas allocated by qualified nursing staff.
To act as a role model for Band 2 Care Assistants participating in induction and buddying arrangements.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in care or able to demonstrate possession of equivalent experience/training
Desirable
- Good general education eg GCSE English and Maths
Training
Essential
- Evidence of training and experience in delivery of therapeutic and/or diversional interventions
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting o
- Experience of working with patients who display challenging behaviour
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a forensic environment
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal/written communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and induct/supervise junior staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in care or able to demonstrate possession of equivalent experience/training
Desirable
- Good general education eg GCSE English and Maths
Training
Essential
- Evidence of training and experience in delivery of therapeutic and/or diversional interventions
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting o
- Experience of working with patients who display challenging behaviour
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in a forensic environment
Skills
Essential
- Good verbal/written communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and induct/supervise junior staff
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
