Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will work as part of a skilled, person-centred clinical team supporting individuals with significant emotional, behavioural, and relational needs. This role is both challenging and highly rewarding, offering the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the recovery and stability of our patients. You will receive full induction and ongoing training in autism-informed care, trauma-informed approaches, Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression, and other essential skills to ensure you can deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care. Duties of the Job • Provide high-quality, compassionate care and assistance with daily living activities (e.g., personal care, nutrition, hygiene). • Provide enhanced support to patients as directed by the Nurse in Charge • Build therapeutic, trust-based relationships with patients who have experienced significant trauma. • Work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to implement and review patient care plans. • Use de-escalation and safe physical intervention techniques where required to maintain safety. • Escort and support patients during appointments, community access, and therapeutic activities. • Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation (e.g., vital signs, food and fluid charts, incident reports). • Promote infection control, safeguarding, and health and safety standards across the ward. • Contribute to structured therapeutic programmes and group activities. • Always uphold professional boundaries, patient dignity, and confidentiality. Job description Job responsibilities As a Healthcare Assistant, you will work as part of a skilled, person-centred clinical team supporting individuals with significant emotional, behavioural, and relational needs. This role is both challenging and highly rewarding, offering the opportunity to make a tangible difference in the recovery and stability of our patients. You will receive full induction and ongoing training in autism-informed care, trauma-informed approaches, Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression, and other essential skills to ensure you can deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care. Duties of the Job • Provide high-quality, compassionate care and assistance with daily living activities (e.g., personal care, nutrition, hygiene). • Provide enhanced support to patients as directed by the Nurse in Charge • Build therapeutic, trust-based relationships with patients who have experienced significant trauma. • Work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse to implement and review patient care plans. • Use de-escalation and safe physical intervention techniques where required to maintain safety. • Escort and support patients during appointments, community access, and therapeutic activities. • Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation (e.g., vital signs, food and fluid charts, incident reports). • Promote infection control, safeguarding, and health and safety standards across the ward. • Contribute to structured therapeutic programmes and group activities. • Always uphold professional boundaries, patient dignity, and confidentiality.