Healthcare Assistant (HCA)
Posted 9 days 15 hours ago by Securitas UK
Permanent
Full Time
Other
England, United Kingdom
Job Description
Job Description 
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting patients through some of the most challenging moments of their lives. Your empathy, consistency, and determination will help create a safe and therapeutic environment where recovery becomes possible.
What you will be doing- Building positive, therapeutic relationships with patients
- Supporting young people with their daily care and treatment plans
- Monitoring wellbeing and recording observations accurately
- Assisting with documentation and care planning
- Supporting patients during times of emotional distress
- Working collaboratively with colleagues, families, and external professionals
- Carrying out delegated clinical duties under the supervision of the Nurse in Charge
- Engaging fully with ongoing training and development
- A genuine passion for supporting children and young people
- Emotional resilience and the ability to work in challenging situations
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- A commitment to high quality, compassionate care
- Previous healthcare experience is desirable but not essential, as comprehensive training will be provided.
- GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Math
- Experience working in a healthcare, social care, or education setting
- Basic understanding of mental health and safeguarding principle
- Compassionate, patient, and resilient; able to maintain professional boundaries
- Willingness to work shifts (days, nights, weekends) as part of a 24 hour services
- Studying toward or holding a qualification in Health and Social care
- Experience supporting individuals with mental health needs, learning disabilities, or autism
- Awareness of trauma informed or autism informed practice
- Reflective and committed to professional development
- Full UK driving licence