Job summary Please note, that we are currently unable to offer sponsorship for Band 2 Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker roles as they do not meet the UK Visas and Immigration criteria. We are looking for a enthusiastic, motivated and flexible Healthcare Assistant to join our established team of nursing staff based at Pinewood ward, Little Brook Hospital, Dartford. The role involves providing care and support to in-patients currently experiencing acute mental health difficulties requiring an inpatient admission.Commitment to meeting the needs of people with mental health problems and valuing their rights is a prerequisite.You will be required to adopt a flexible working pattern and be committed to self development and training. What is High Cost Area Allowance? The High-Cost Area (HCA) allowance, also referred to as London Weighting is a payment made to employees who work in London and the surrounding areas. As this post is based in Dartford, Gravesham or Swanley, the successful applicant will receive an additional payment each month. 5% of basic salary, subject to a minimum payment of £1,258 per year and a maximum payment of £2,121 per year (the agreed annual amount will be divided into 12 equal amounts and paid monthly Main duties of the job Promoting patient's self care and supporting with activities of daily living with reference to the care plan. Maintaining a clean and healthy caring environment and assisting patients in all aspects of daily living skills as required. Escorting patients as required as part of their care and treatment plan. Driving unit vehicles as per needs of the service and as individual capabilities allow. Serving food/assisting with cooking and promoting self-catering as required to meet individual care plan needs. Working a full range of shifts as per the requirements of the service. May also be required, at times, to work at other Trust units and/or sites. Physically fit and able to carry out all duties following successful completion of physical interventions training (PMVA) as required. About us Come and work with us in the Garden of England where we combine exceptional professional development opportunities with a tremendous quality of life. We are Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT), providing mental health, learning disability and specialist services, serving 1.8 million people across the county. The Trust (rated Good overall by the CQC and Outstanding for care) has 3,283 staff working in 66 buildings across 33 locations, covering an area of 1,450 square miles. You will be joining friendly, passionate colleagues, rich in their diversity, who are committed to providing excellent care to our service users and their loved ones. The nature of our work attracts kindness and compassion as standard and everyone from our cleaners and porters to the chief executive and chairman are recognised as playing a vital role in providing an exemplary service. Our strategy Our mission is what we set out to do every day We deliver brilliant care through brilliant people Our vision is where we want to be in the future To provide outstanding care and to work in partnership to deliver this in the right place, for every service user, every time. Check out our recruitment videos Recruitment - YouTube Date posted 03 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £24,873 a year per annum plus HCAS % Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 380-AC0669 Job locations Little Brook Hospital, Dartford Bow Arrow Lane DARTFORD DA2 6PB Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities of the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please refer to the attached job description for full details and main responsibilities of the role. Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential NVQ level 2 Computer Literate Experience Essential Customer facing role An interest in working in mental health services Desirable Experience of working in mental health Knowledge and Skills Essential A working understanding of mental health conditions appropriate to the setting Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing Be competent in the use of English and Maths Person Specification Training & Qualifications Essential NVQ level 2 Computer Literate Experience Essential Customer facing role An interest in working in mental health services Desirable Experience of working in mental health Knowledge and Skills Essential A working understanding of mental health conditions appropriate to the setting Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing Be competent in the use of English and Maths 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 Employer name Kent & Medway NHS & Social Care Partnership Trust Address Little Brook Hospital, Dartford Bow Arrow Lane DARTFORD DA2 6PB Employer's website https://www.kmpt.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)