Bank- Mental Health Healthcare Assistant in Kent inKent PUBLISHED WED 12 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
Band 3: Competitive rates
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Are you an
Experience
d and compassionate mental health worker looking for flexible work that truly makes a difference?TheKent and Medway Adolescent Hospitalis seekingBand 3 Mental Health Healthcare Assistantsto join our dedicated service supporting children and young people with complex needs. We offer flexibility around night and weekend shifts -- ideal if you're seeking work-life balance or looking to enhance your
Experience
alongside your current role.KMAH provides a welcoming, responsive, and safe environment for young people between the ages of 13 and 18 years, within which it delivers mental health assessment, treatment, care, and management, which cannot be safely delivered in a community setting. KMAH refers to the hospital building and the immediate surrounding hospital grounds. KMAH is home to the following services:-Woodlands Ward - 11 Bedded General Adolescent Unit + 3 ED Patient Beds-HBPoS - One Suite
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for managing a defined group of patients with complex needs, including a wide range of physical disabilities as well as cognitive, perceptual and mental health problems. They may have acute or chronic conditions and will be treated individually or in group settings using evidence-based practice as defined below:Work as part of the relevant team to provide care to patients in the community setting either in their own home, clinics or inpatient units.Responsible for own work and that of others within a broad framework.Carrying out and monitoring treatment programmes as directed.Forming part of an interdependent multi-disciplinary team helping to ensure that their input is integrated into the patient's overall care & treatment plans.Promoting the recovery of patients and maintain their independence in the community.
About us
? Flexible bank shifts to suit your lifestyle (nights/weekends)? Work with a friendly, passionate and supportive multidisciplinary team? Make a real difference in the lives of children and families across Kent? Gain valuable
Experience
in Children and Young People's Mental Health inpatient settingsIf you're motivated by meaningful work and want to use your skills to support children and families when they need it most --we'd love to hear from you.Apply today and help us deliver compassionate mental health care.We operate a Temporary Staffing service and offer our Bank Staff excellent benefits including:Competitive hourly rates and weekly pay;Access to paid annual leave and statutory sick pay;My Trust Benefits discount scheme;Access to the NHS pension scheme;Paid mandatory training;Opportunities for locally agreed training;PAMOVA training for Mental Health inpatient staff;Flexibility of hours/location;Priority over agency staff for booking shifts;Opportunity to apply for permanent posts.
Details
Date posted
12 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3
Salary
£13.60 an hour plus HCAS
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
395-BANK610-NOV25
Job location
sKent and Medway Adolescent HospitalKentTN12 0ER
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main duties of this position are outlined fully in the attached
Job description
.For more information about working on the Temporary Staffing Bank please contact the Temporary Staffing Team on .
Job description
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Experience
of mental health services (as a worker or service user/carer)DesirableAt least 1 year recent relevant
Experience
in a healthcare setting and basic level of theoretic knowledge.SkillsEssentialAn enthusiasm to make a positive contribution to improving the quality of life for people with mental health problems
Qualifications
EssentialNVQ level 3 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracyNHS Care Certificate or 2nd/3rd Year Nursing Student
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer
Details
Are you an
Experience
d and compassionate mental health worker looking for flexible work that truly makes a difference?TheKent and Medway Adolescent Hospitalis seekingBand 3 Mental Health Healthcare Assistantsto join our dedicated service supporting children and young people with complex needs. We offer flexibility around night and weekend shifts -- ideal if you're seeking work-life balance or looking to enhance your
Experience
alongside your current role.KMAH provides a welcoming, responsive, and safe environment for young people between the ages of 13 and 18 years, within which it delivers mental health assessment, treatment, care, and management, which cannot be safely delivered in a community setting. KMAH refers to the hospital building and the immediate surrounding hospital grounds. KMAH is home to the following services:-Woodlands Ward - 11 Bedded General Adolescent Unit + 3 ED Patient Beds-HBPoS - One Suite
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be responsible for managing a defined group of patients with complex needs, including a wide range of physical disabilities as well as cognitive, perceptual and mental health problems. They may have acute or chronic conditions and will be treated individually or in group settings using evidence-based practice as defined below:Work as part of the relevant team to provide care to patients in the community setting either in their own home, clinics or inpatient units.Responsible for own work and that of others within a broad framework.Carrying out and monitoring treatment programmes as directed.Forming part of an interdependent multi-disciplinary team helping to ensure that their input is integrated into the patient's overall care & treatment plans.Promoting the recovery of patients and maintain their independence in the community.
About us
? Flexible bank shifts to suit your lifestyle (nights/weekends)? Work with a friendly, passionate and supportive multidisciplinary team? Make a real difference in the lives of children and families across Kent? Gain valuable
Experience
in Children and Young People's Mental Health inpatient settingsIf you're motivated by meaningful work and want to use your skills to support children and families when they need it most --we'd love to hear from you.Apply today and help us deliver compassionate mental health care.We operate a Temporary Staffing service and offer our Bank Staff excellent benefits including:Competitive hourly rates and weekly pay;Access to paid annual leave and statutory sick pay;My Trust Benefits discount scheme;Access to the NHS pension scheme;Paid mandatory training;Opportunities for locally agreed training;PAMOVA training for Mental Health inpatient staff;Flexibility of hours/location;Priority over agency staff for booking shifts;Opportunity to apply for permanent posts.
Details
Date posted
12 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3
Salary
£13.60 an hour plus HCAS
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
395-BANK610-NOV25
Job location
sKent and Medway Adolescent HospitalKentTN12 0ER
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main duties of this position are outlined fully in the attached
Job description
.For more information about working on the Temporary Staffing Bank please contact the Temporary Staffing Team on .
Job description
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Experience
of mental health services (as a worker or service user/carer)DesirableAt least 1 year recent relevant
Experience
in a healthcare setting and basic level of theoretic knowledge.SkillsEssentialAn enthusiasm to make a positive contribution to improving the quality of life for people with mental health problems
Qualifications
EssentialNVQ level 3 or equivalent standard of literacy and numeracyNHS Care Certificate or 2nd/3rd Year Nursing Student
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer
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Why do you want to work as a Mental Health Healthcare Assistant on our bank at KMAH, and what attracts you to working with adolescents aged 13–18?
Tell me about your experience of working in mental health services (as a worker, service user or carer). Please give an example of a challenging situation you faced and how you handled it.
How do you build rapport and trust with young people who are withdrawn, anxious or mistrustful of staff? Give a specific example.
Describe a time when you de‑escalated challenging or aggressive behaviour. Which techniques did you use and what was the outcome?
This role involves carrying out and monitoring treatment programmes. Give an example of when you followed a programme, noticed a change in a patient and what steps you took.
1. 1. Why do you want to work as a Mental Health Healthcare Assistant on our bank at KMAH, and what attracts you to working with adolescents aged 13–18?
2. 2. Tell me about your experience of working in mental health services (as a worker, service user or carer). Please give an example of a challenging situation you faced and how you handled it.
3. 3. How do you build rapport and trust with young people who are withdrawn, anxious or mistrustful of staff? Give a specific example.
4. 4. Describe a time when you de‑escalated challenging or aggressive behaviour. Which techniques did you use and what was the outcome?
5. 5. This role involves carrying out and monitoring treatment programmes. Give an example of when you followed a programme, noticed a change in a patient and what steps you took.
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