Band 3 Healthcare Assistant - Coral Ward, Ardenleigh

Job summary

Exciting opportunities have arisen to recruit passionate, dedicated and highly motivated Healthcare Assistants that are excited to be part of Coral Ward within Ardenleigh Women's Secure Blended Service

You will act as a positive role model for staff and service users in a manner that positively reflects the Trauma Informed core values and the values of the trust. This is an exciting opportunity for Healthcare Assistants to work in a complex but very rewarding and caring environment which is within a secure setting.

* Please note that you will be required to work day and night shifts as this is 24/7 service

Main duties of the job

To work within an established team who always strive to offer high quality care to our service users. We are looking for someone who can adapt to change, be open to new experiences and is able to communicate easily with people from diverse backgrounds. You will receive regular clinical supervision/reflective practice from a range of professionals to enable you to excel within your role on the ward. You will also have access to additional training to enhance your learning around Trauma Informed Care and Dialectical Behavioural Skills awareness.

About us

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.