Job Description

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual with a passion for helping others? We are looking for a Health Care Assistant to join our team and provide exceptional care to older adults in a hospital setting.
We are an 18 bedded Female Functional Acute Ward within the Dementia and Frailty Speciality. We care for Female older adults that are suffering from severe and enduring mental health problems that require inpatient care to meet their current support needs and level of risk.
We offer a supportive and friendly work environment where your contributions are valued. You'll have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people you care for every single day.
If you are ready to start a career where you can truly help people, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The core duties of an Healthcare support worker are centred around practical and emotional support. You would be expected to:
Personal Care- Assisting patients to wash, dress, using the toilet, and maintaining personal hygiene.
Mobility- Ensuring that patients are mobilising safely whether that be independently or with aids.
Nutrition and Hydration- Assistance in feeding if required, encourage hydration and document in patient records.
Activities- Therapeutic engagement and activity is very important in assisting our patients towards their recovery and promotes the therapeutic relationship between the staff and patients. Therefore a candidate that has enthusiasm in ensuring our patients have a diverse range of activity and facilitating this is will be our ideal candidate.
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.
Details
Date posted
19 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
436-7443813
Job locations
Bergamot, Ward, Juniper Centre, Moseley Hall Hospital
Alcester Road
Moseley
B13 8JL
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK) Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
We highly recommend you submit your application as soon as possible, this post may close earlier than the indicated closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.
We are unable to support applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work the United Kingdom (UK)
Person Specification
Training and Experience
Essential

• NVQ Level 2 in Health Care
• Significant care experience in the NHS or private sector
• Able to work without direct supervision but under the instruction of Qualified Nurses
• Ability to demonstrate how to deliver high quality, compassionate care

Desirable

• NVQ 3 IN Healthcare
• Experience in caring for Adults within the Dementia and Frailty Speciality
• Experience of completing Diet/Fluid charts, physical observations and completing patient documentation

Person Specification
Training and Experience
Essential

• NVQ Level 2 in Health Care
• Significant care experience in the NHS or private sector
• Able to work without direct supervision but under the instruction of Qualified Nurses
• Ability to demonstrate how to deliver high quality, compassionate care

Desirable

• NVQ 3 IN Healthcare
• Experience in caring for Adults within the Dementia and Frailty Speciality
• Experience of completing Diet/Fluid charts, physical observations and completing patient documentation

Skills Required