Healthcare Assistant Developmental- Perran & Carbis Ward

Healthcare Assistant Developmental – Perran & Carbis Ward

Band: 2 – 3,
Contract: Permanent

Job : -B

Location: Longreach House, Barncoose Town, Redruth

Salary: £25,272 – £27,476 per annum (pro‑rata if part‑time).

Closing date: 07/07/2026 23:59

Hours:

Full time or Part time (37.5 hours per week). Shift patterns will include day, night and twilight. Flexible working arrangements such as job share, part‑time or other flexible patterns are available.

This role supports two acute psychiatric wards (Carbis and Perran) at Longreach House, providing assessment and treatment for adults experiencing mental health crises. The position offers clear development from Care Support Assistant to Healthcare Assistant, with supervision, training and learning opportunities.

• Supporting patients with personal care and daily activities
• Promoting dignity, independence and well‑being
• Supporting therapeutic and recovery‑focused ward activities
• Observing and reporting changes in patients’ mental and physical health
• Working closely with nurses, doctors and the wider multidisciplinary team
• Maintaining a safe, caring and supportive ward environment

• Willingness and competency to complete the Care Certificate within the set timeframe
• Level 2 qualification or equivalent experience in a care environment
• Experience working with people experiencing mental health problems

• Willingness to assist and support patients, carers and staff as needed
• Ability to cope with a varied workload

• Awareness of mental health conditions and their impact on individuals

• Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management
• Protected CPD time for registered staff
• Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff
• Leadership and Management development programmes
• Coaching and mentoring opportunities
• A full clinical induction programme for operational skills
• Access to a care certificate programme for all clinical staff
• A bespoke preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff

• Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support physical and mental health
• Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff
• Free DBS checks where required
• Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Reimbursement of all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status

The Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all, including those with lived experience of mental or physical ill health.