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Mental Health Care Assistant – Torbay

Pay: £17.00 per hour

Job Types: Full-time | Part-time | Flexible Zero-Hour Contracts

This role involves supporting children and adolescents with conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, emotional and behavioural difficulties, and other additional needs. You will play a vital role in helping young people feel safe, understood, and supported in their daily lives.

The Role

As a Mental Health Care Assistant, you will:

• Provide consistent emotional support and reassurance to children experiencing anxiety, distress, or behavioural challenges.
• Support children with autism and ADHD to manage routines, transitions, and sensory sensitivities.
• Assist with daily living activities, including personal care, mealtimes, hygiene, and maintaining a structured routine.
• Implement behaviour support plans and positive behaviour strategies in line with care plans.
• Safely manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours using PMVA techniques where necessary.
• Maintain accurate, clear, and timely records of care provided and incidents.

To be successful, you’ll need:

At least 1 year of mental healthcare assistant experience in the UK

Enhanced DBS

A valid PMVA certificate (or willing to obtain this)

Experience with:

• Mental Health support for children and adolescents
• Challenging behaviour
• Medication administration

Safeguarding Level 2 or 3

A DBS registered on the Update Service

Valid Manual Handling & Basic Life Support training

Why Join MCS Healthcare?

At MCS Healthcare, we don’t just talk about quality care—we live it. We’re a CQC-regulated provider supporting people in the community, from those with everyday needs to individuals requiring more complex care. And we know that great care only happens when we look after our team just as much as we look after our clients.

Here’s what we offer:

• Excellent Pay – £17 per hour
• Paid Induction & Sign-Offs – We value your time from the very beginning
• Ongoing Training & Development – Whether you're brushing up or branching out, we’ve got you covered
• Recognition That Matters – From ‘Employee of the Month’ to Long Service Awards, your dedication won’t go unnoticed
• Shifts That Fit Your Life – Days, nights, weekdays, weekends – you decide what works for you
• Refer a friend scheme

Sound Like a Good Fit?

Apply now and start the next chapter in your healthcare assistant journey with a team that truly values what you do.

Please note: We do not hold a UK Sponsorship Licence. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.