Job Description

A great opportunity to be working with older people in mental health as a Health Care Assistant on Moor Croft Ward at Foss Park Hospital.
Moor Croft is an 18 bedded mixed sex assessment and treatment ward for older people with functional mental health needs. The ward actively encourages development & training opportunities and encourage the role within this progressing team on the delivery of Patient Centred Care, support for carers and evidence based practice, working in a whole systems approach with our partner agencies.
The successful candidate must have completed the Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 or equivalent. Candidates must also have Literacy and Numeracy level 2 or equivalent and must complete the Trust Healthcare Assistant competencies within their probationary period (first 6 months in role).
The successful candidates who do not have the required qualifications will be expected to enrol on the Healthcare Assistant Framework which will include the acquisition of the level 2 Diploma Health and Social Care, level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy or equivalent and achievement of competencies. You will have a maximum of 2 years to complete this.
You must have the Right to Work in the UK in order to be successfully appointed to this role. Please note, this role does not meet the required eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa and therefore the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular role.
Main duties of the job
To improve the lives of older people with mental ill health by minimising the impact of their condition through the delivery of excellent services to promote recovery and well being.
To be compassionate in meeting the needs of patients and their carers.To assist in the delivery of patient care as directed by the nurse in charge of the ward, undertaking duties and activities with limited or indirect supervision.
To show commitment to and participate in quality improvement activities.To promote at all times a positive image of people with mental ill health.
About us
Moor Croft ward is committed to delivering high quality patient care.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals who have experience of mental ill health or learning disabilities.
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care --our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life.
Details
Date posted
24 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
346-NYM-075-25-A
Job locations
Foss Park Hospital
Haxby Road
York
YO31 8TA
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification which outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the role.
Please contact Rebecca Griffiths, Moor Croft Ward, to arrange an informal chat or visit.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification which outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the role.
Please contact Rebecca Griffiths, Moor Croft Ward, to arrange an informal chat or visit.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 or equivalent. (Trainee post: qualification must be achieved within 2 years of commencement in post).
• Care Certificate (Trainee post: qualification must be achieved within 12 weeks of commencement in post).
• Key skills in Literacy and Numeracy Level 2 (Trainee post: qualification must be achieved within 2 years of commencement in post).

Experience
Essential

• Previous experience as a Band 2/3 HCA or equivalent in a care environment.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with people with mental/social health needs or learning disabilities.

Knowledge
Essential

• person centred care

Skills
Essential

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Time management and ability to prioritise effectively
• competency in record keeping
• approved techniques in physical health interventions

personnel attributes
Essential

• Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and Behaviours.
• Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable people and their families and carers.
• Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team.
• Committed to continual quality and service improvement
• Self awareness and committed to continual personal development.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 or equivalent. (Trainee post: qualification must be achieved within 2 years of commencement in post).
• Care Certificate (Trainee post: qualification must be achieved within 12 weeks of commencement in post).
• Key skills in Literacy and Numeracy Level 2 (Trainee post: qualification must be achieved within 2 years of commencement in post).

Experience
Essential

• Previous experience as a Band 2/3 HCA or equivalent in a care environment.

Desirable

• Previous experience of working with people with mental/social health needs or learning disabilities.

Knowledge
Essential

• person centred care

Skills
Essential

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Time management and ability to prioritise effectively
• competency in record keeping
• approved techniques in physical health interventions

personnel attributes
Essential

• Able to work in accordance with the Staff Compact and Trust Values and Behaviours.
• Compassionate in meeting the needs of vulnerable people and their families and carers.
• Able to work flexibly and co-operatively as part of a team.
• Committed to continual quality and service improvement
• Self awareness and committed to continual personal development.

Skills Required