QR code linking to this job posting Mental Health Care Assistant in Southampton inSouthampton PUBLISHED WED 5 NOV 2025

Band 2: £12.51 to £22.90 an hour Rate dependant on day/shift time - DAYS ONLY AVAILABLE  BANK 
ALCOHOL FAMILY MENTAL HEALTH NHS ROLE MODEL WEEKEND

NHS Professionals Limited

Flexible bank role with day-only shifts — ideal for school runs and family life.
Southampton General (SO16) location — short commute for car owners, great for local mums.
Competitive pay from £12.51/hr with weekend uplifts up to £22.90/hr to boost earnings.
NHSP bank (DHSC-backed) — trusted employer with paid annual leave, wellbeing support and flexible shifts.
Access to PMVA, de-escalation training and L&D — clear routes to progress into higher NHS roles.
Supervised, daytime mental-health care work — meaningful patient contact, safer and family-friendly.
Support adults and young people with mental health needs at Southampton General Hospital as a Mental Health Care Assistant on the NHS Professionals bank. In this hands‑on day‑shift role you’ll work under the supervision of psychiatrists and mental health practitioners to assist with personal care, daily activities, physical observations and paperwork, build therapeutic relationships, report concerns and use agreed de‑escalation techniques. This is a Band 2, bank position (6‑month duration) with flexible full‑ or part‑time day shifts; pay ranges from £12.51 to £22.90 per hour depending on day/shift. You must have at least 12 months’ experience as a mental health HCA in an NHS or private UK mental health hospital, hold a valid PMVA certificate, and be able to work day shifts; the post is subject to a DBS check.

This opportunity suits women carers who want meaningful, predictable work that fits around family and life commitments — flexible shifts, paid annual leave and wellbeing resources help you balance work and home. NHS Professionals offers access to learning and development, career progression and work across partner Trusts, giving variety and choice; jobsincare.com features this vacancy and similar roles. If you can commit to day shifts and meet the requirements, please click the “Apply Now” button to proceed.
Flexible bank role with day-only shifts — ideal for school runs and family life.
Southampton General (SO16) location — short commute for car owners, great for local mums.
Competitive pay from £12.51/hr with weekend uplifts up to £22.90/hr to boost earnings.
NHSP bank (DHSC-backed) — trusted employer with paid annual leave, wellbeing support and flexible shifts.
Access to PMVA, de-escalation training and L&D — clear routes to progress into higher NHS roles.
Supervised, daytime mental-health care work — meaningful patient contact, safer and family-friendly.
 


in Southampton
Locations are approximate.