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Band 3: Competitive rates
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CASELOAD FAMILY MENTAL HEALTH MULTI-DISCIPLINARY NHS NIGHTS PENSION WEEKEND
Job description
Flexible bank shifts (nights and weekends) ideal for parents or carers juggling family life
Competitive pay £13.60/hr plus HCAS with reliable weekly pay for household budgeting
Priority over agency staff for shift bookings and chance to convert to permanent posts
Paid mandatory training, PAMOVA and locally agreed development — boosts your CV
Work with a supportive multidisciplinary team caring for children and families
Access to NHS pension, paid annual leave, statutory sick pay and My Trust Benefits
Support young people with complex needs as a Band 3 Mental Health Healthcare Assistant at Kent and Medway Adolescent Hospital (NELFT), based in TN12. This bank role sees you managing a defined caseload of 13–18 year olds with a mix of physical, cognitive and mental health needs, delivering and monitoring treatment programmes in inpatient and community settings. You will work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team to promote recovery and independence, carry out evidence‑based interventions, support group and individual activities, and liaise with families. Essential entry requirements include NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent literacy and numeracy), an NHS Care Certificate or being a 2nd/3rd year nursing student, and recent experience of mental health services; the role is subject to DBS checks.
This vacancy suits experienced, compassionate carers seeking flexible hours that fit around family life — nights and weekend shifts are available. The bank contract offers competitive pay (£13.60/hr plus HCAS), weekly pay, paid annual leave and statutory sick pay, access to the NHS pension, paid mandatory training including PAMOVA, and priority over agency staff for bookings with opportunities to apply for permanent posts. The team is friendly, supportive and focused on children and young people’s mental health. Find this role on jobsincare.com and click the "Apply Now" button alongside this advert to apply.
This vacancy suits experienced, compassionate carers seeking flexible hours that fit around family life — nights and weekend shifts are available. The bank contract offers competitive pay (£13.60/hr plus HCAS), weekly pay, paid annual leave and statutory sick pay, access to the NHS pension, paid mandatory training including PAMOVA, and priority over agency staff for bookings with opportunities to apply for permanent posts. The team is friendly, supportive and focused on children and young people’s mental health. Find this role on jobsincare.com and click the "Apply Now" button alongside this advert to apply.
Flexible bank shifts (nights and weekends) ideal for parents or carers juggling family life
Competitive pay £13.60/hr plus HCAS with reliable weekly pay for household budgeting
Priority over agency staff for shift bookings and chance to convert to permanent posts
Paid mandatory training, PAMOVA and locally agreed development — boosts your CV
Work with a supportive multidisciplinary team caring for children and families
Access to NHS pension, paid annual leave, statutory sick pay and My Trust Benefits
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If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
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Flexible bank shifts (nights and weekends) ideal for parents or carers juggling family life; Competitive pay £13.60/hr plus HCAS with reliable weekly pay for household budgeting; Priority over agency staff for shift bookings and chance to convert to permanent posts; Paid mandatory training, PAMOVA and locally agreed development — boosts your CV; Work with a supportive multidisciplinary team caring for children and families; Access to NHS pension, paid annual leave, statutory sick pay and My Trust Benefits
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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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