Temporary | Flexible Shifts | Weekly Pay
Role Overview
Healthcare Recruiters Ltd (HCR) is seeking experienced and compassionate Mental Health Healthcare Assistants to support patients in mental health hospitals, psychiatric units, and other relevant care settings across the UK.
Candidates must have previous UK mental health experience and a valid PMVA qualification. The successful applicants will help maintain a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment while providing person-centred care to individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide emotional support and compassionate, person-centred care to patients with mental health needs.
- Support patients with daily living activities while promoting dignity, independence, and recovery.
- Observe and report changes in patients’ behaviour, mood, presentation, and mental state.
- Support the implementation of individual care plans and contribute to therapeutic activities as appropriate.
- Recognise signs of distress, agitation, or escalating behaviour and apply appropriate de-escalation techniques.
- Use PMVA techniques in accordance with current training, organisational policies, and placement requirements.
- Undertake and record clinical observations where trained and authorised.
- Maintain accurate patient records and communicate relevant concerns to the clinical team.
- Follow safeguarding, risk management, confidentiality, and health and safety procedures.
- Work collaboratively with nurses and multidisciplinary mental health teams.
Essential Requirements
- Minimum of 6 months’ UK experience in a mental health setting or a relevant psychiatric care environment.
- Valid and current PMVA certificate.
- Valid Enhanced DBS certificate, preferably registered with the DBS Update Service.
- Valid right to work in the UK.
- Experience supporting individuals with mental health needs and managing challenging situations professionally.
- Strong communication, observation, and de-escalation skills.
- A calm, compassionate, and professional approach to patient care.
What We Offer
- Flexible shift opportunities across relevant mental health settings.
- Fast-track registration, with a target of 72 hours subject to completion of compliance checks.
- Weekly pay for completed and approved shifts.
- Staff referral bonus scheme, subject to applicable terms.
- Dedicated recruitment support for registration, compliance, and shift bookings.
Join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we support.
Locations:
- Preston
- Manchester
- Cheadle
- Chelmsford
- Newport
- Bristol
- Nottingham
- Birmingham
- Hertfordshire
Region
Locations to Target – NHS & Priory
North West England
Preston, Blackburn, Burnley, Blackpool, Lancaster, Manchester, Salford, Bolton, Stockport, Wigan, Liverpool, Chester, Crewe, Macclesfield, Cheadle, Altrincham
North East England
Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, Durham, Darlington, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Northumberland
Yorkshire & Humber
Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Huddersfield, Dewsbury, Sheffield, Doncaster, Rotherham, Hull, York, Beverley, Market Weighton
Midlands
Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley, Stoke-on-Trent, Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Mansfield, Northampton, Worcester, Arnold, Newark, Barnt Green
London & Hertfordshire
Central London, North London, South London, East London, West London, Croydon, Harrow, Ealing, Hammersmith, Romford, Ilford, Tooting, Hemel Hempstead
South East England
Oxford, Reading, Slough, Guildford, Chertsey, Redhill, Crawley, Brighton, Worthing, Eastbourne, Canterbury, Ashford, Maidstone, Dartford, Basingstoke, Portsmouth, Southampton, Aylesbury, High Wycombe
East of England
Kneesworth, Cambridge, Peterborough, Stevenage, Bedford
North Wales
Wrexham, Deeside, Bangor, Holyhead, Llandudno, Rhyl, Holywell
South Wales
Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, Bridgend, Pontypridd, Merthyr Tydfil, Llanelli, Carmarthen, Neath, Port Talbot, Abergavenny, Llanarth Court