Care Assistant

Job summary

UK Residents only, No Sponsorships or 20 hour restrictions

Care Assistant – Mental Health Nursing Home (Job Description)

Overview

A Care Assistant in a mental health nursing home provides person-centred support to residents with a range of mental health conditions, promoting wellbeing, independence, dignity, and safety. The role involves working as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care in a therapeutic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal hygiene, dressing, grooming, and toileting.

• Support residents with mobility, including safe use of hoists and other equipment.

• Help with meals, hydration, and nutritional support according to individual care plans.

• Encourage independence and involvement in daily activities.

2. Mental Health Support

• Provide emotional support and reassurance to residents experiencing anxiety, depression, behavioural challenges, or cognitive decline.

• Observe and report changes in behaviour, mood, or mental state to senior staff.

• Support residents in following therapeutic routines, coping strategies, and meaningful activities.

• Promote a calm, safe, and structured environment.

3. Care Planning & Record Keeping

• Follow individual care plans and risk assessments.

• Accurately record care delivered, observations, incidents, and resident progress.

• Work collaboratively with nurses, therapists, and other professionals to ensure holistic care.

4. Safety, Safeguarding & Compliance

• Maintain a safe environment for residents, including following infection-control and health & safety procedures.

• Safeguard vulnerable adults by reporting concerns immediately.

• Assist in managing challenging behaviours using approved de-escalation techniques.

5. Social & Therapeutic Support

• Encourage participation in social activities, rehabilitation programmes, and community involvement.

• Build positive, trusting relationships that support emotional wellbeing.

• Promote dignity, respect, and person-centred values at all times.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience in care, ideally in mental health or dementia services (desirable but not always essential).

• NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards it).

• 2 day Mandatory Training induuction provided.

• Enhanced DBS check. £30 contribution required

Typical Working Hours

• Shift work 8 - 8 weekdays, weekends, and bank holidays.

Purpose of the Role

To support residents living with mental health needs to achieve the highest possible quality of life by providing compassionate, consistent, and professional care.