Health Care Assistant
Employer: Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (SABP) – Guildford
Salary: £25,427 per year
Contract: Full-time
Overview
If you are looking for a step into healthcare, SABP can offer you a supportive environment that will enable you to develop your skills. Our flexible working patterns (short days, long days, and nights) support an improved work-life balance.
We are recruiting for Health Care Assistants to join our teams at Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. You will work within Victoria Ward, a 20-bed unit supporting older persons experiencing acute mental health crises such as depression and bipolar disorder.
Please Note: Sponsorship is not supported for this role.
Responsibilities
- Observe, report, and record changes in patients’ physical and mental health.
- Provide care and support with daily living activities.
- Respect and uphold the individuality, customs, values, and beliefs of patients.
- Facilitate therapeutic and social engagement activities.
- Contribute to assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
- Escort patients as directed by the nurse in charge.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings.
- Maintain professional boundaries while providing emotional and social support.
Qualifications & Skills
- Understanding of care plans.
- Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and telephone).
- Ability to work effectively within a team.
- Compassion, respect, and patience in supporting individuals with mental health needs.
Benefits
- Flexible schedule options.
- Career development and promotional opportunities within the Trust.
- High-cost area supplement (eligibility based on residence).
- Training and continuous support provided.
About Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
We are the leading provider of health and social care services for people with mental ill-health and learning disabilities in Surrey and North East Hampshire. We also deliver social care services in Croydon and ASD/ADHD assessment services in Hampshire.
Our services are supported by strong partnerships with NHS organisations, voluntary sector providers, and local communities.
Surrey offers excellent transport links, proximity to London and the South Coast, and nearby international airports (Gatwick & Heathrow).
Application Process
Interested candidates should apply online via the NHS Jobs portal.
Please check the job description and person specification document before applying.
