Health Care Assistant - Manannan Court United Kingdom
Job description
About the role and our team
We are seeking hardworking and committed Health Care Assistants to join our supportive team within Mental Health Services at Manannan Court!
Within this role, you will provide comprehensive, high quality care to people of all ages who are experiencing psychological distress or mental health disorders.
Day to day you will be assisting and supporting patients and the nursing staff with various tasks and duties to promote a positive culture and therapeutic environment. You will also contribute in the recovery and rehabilitation programmes for patients within impatient and community settings.
Manannan Court is a service for people who are experiencing a relapse or crisis of their mental health and wellbeing and who require an inpatient admission. With your support, our service users will receive the treatment and care they need to help them recover as quickly as possible.
If you are a caring and compassionate individual with great communication and interpersonal skills, we would love to hear from you!
What can this role offer me?
This role offers the opportunity to develop your skills, knowledge and experience working within a team and supporting people with mental health disorders.
You will also be given support to obtain the QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care, as well as have the use of in-house training and the Government’s Learning and Education Centre (LEaD).
You will receive enhanced pay for working unsocial hours including nights and weekends.
Free on-site car parking is available at Manannan Court.
To find out more about the benefits you can enjoy by working with us click here.
How to find out more and apply
For more information please see the attached job description and person specification, alternatively contact Louise Essex, Ward Manager, on 01624 642969 or [email protected].
For further information on applying for roles within the Isle of Man Public Service, please read our Notes for Applicants.
Applications for this post will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. You’ll need to upload your latest CV to your application, and we recommend that you also include a cover letter that explains your motivations for applying, and that demonstrates your suitability for this post. If you have difficulties applying online please contact the Recruitment Team on 01624 686300 or by email at [email protected].
Additional information
Please note an enhanced with barring police check is required for this post which Manx Care will cover the cost of for you. Please note if you have lived for more than 6 months outside of the UK in the last 5 years, you will be required to obtain a Letter of Good Standing from the appropriate authorities in the relevant locations, please read the guidance about how to obtain this letter.
A relocation package and interview expenses are not available for this role.
We support flexible working and equality, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment
The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and would encourage you to apply.
The Isle of Man Public Service is an equal opportunities employer which supports and promotes flexible working. We understand its benefits in improving work-life balance and supporting health and wellbeing and, in its different forms; it is widespread throughout the Public Service. We are happy to discuss part-time or flexible working arrangements, including job share partnerships, for our roles (where possible) and if interested you should discuss this with the Hiring Manager.
Find out more about where a career in the Isle of Man Public Service could take you at hr.gov.im/careers
