Senior Health Care Assistant

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DBS Check Level: Enhanced Both Lists

Salary Range:£41,490.13 to £43,684.42

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Permanent

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Full Time

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Advert Closing Date:30/07/2026

Women’s Residential Rehabilitation Service – Complex Emotional Needs

As a Senior Health Care Assistant, you will be part of a dedicated 24-hour residential rehabilitation team providing person-centred, trauma-informed support to women with complex emotional and mental health needs.

You will play a vital role in creating a safe, therapeutic, and recovery-focused environment, supporting women to develop coping strategies, build independence, improve emotional wellbeing, and achieve their personal recovery goals. Through compassionate and consistent support, you will help residents develop daily living skills, strengthen relationships, and gain confidence in managing their mental health.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will build positive therapeutic relationships with residents, contribute to care planning, support risk management, and promote engagement in meaningful activities that enhance recovery and quality of life.

The role requires resilience, empathy, and a strong commitment to supporting individuals who may experience emotional distress, self-harm, trauma-related difficulties, or challenges in interpersonal relationships. You will be expected to respond calmly and professionally in challenging situations while maintaining a supportive and non-judgemental approach.

The interviews for this role will take place on Thursday 6th and Friday 7th August 2026

For an informal discussion or more information about this role please contact Katie Taylor k.taylor.je

As a Senior Health Care Assistant you will provide high-quality, person-centred support to women living within a 24-hour residential rehabilitation service for individuals with complex emotional and mental health needs. Working within a trauma-informed and recovery-focused model, the post holder will support residents to achieve their personal recovery goals, develop independence, enhance emotional wellbeing, and build the skills and confidence needed for greater autonomy and community integration.

The post holder will establish and maintain therapeutic relationships that promote safety, trust, and empowerment, supporting residents through periods of emotional distress and facilitating engagement in meaningful daily activities and rehabilitation programmes. They will contribute to the delivery of care plans and risk management strategies ensuring residents receive compassionate, respectful, and dignified care at all times.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, the Senior Health Care Assistant will work collaboratively with the registered manager, deputy manager and multi-disciplinary team to create a safe, structured, and nurturing environment that supports recovery, resilience, and positive outcomes for residents. The post holder will contribute to the continuous development of the service through effective communication, accurate record keeping, reflective practice, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of care and safeguarding.

The role requires flexibility to work across a 24-hour rota, including evenings, weekends, nights, and bank holidays, ensuring the ongoing provision of safe and effective support for residents.

The post holder is required to carry out their duties in accordance with relevant legislation, national guidance, regulatory requirements, and organisational policies to ensure the safety, wellbeing, and rights of residents are protected at all times.

Safeguard and promote the welfare of all residents, ensuring concerns are identified, recorded, and reported in line with safeguarding policies and procedures.

Contribute to creating an environment that promotes safety, dignity, and protection from abuse, neglect, discrimination, or exploitation.

Comply with all Health…