Healthcare Assistant - Birmingham

Salary

£24,853 per annum

Contractual hours

• 37.5
• Basis
• Full Time
• Region
• West Midlands
• Job category/type
• Healthcare Assistants
• Date posted
• 30/09/2026
• Job reference

REQ000233

“Make a difference where is matters most-support recovery in mental health care.”

Location: Birmingham

Salary: From £24,853 plus enhancements

Hours: Full time (37.5 hours) fully flexible working days / nights and alternative weekends

A bit about us

We are St Andrew’s a mental health charity with a clear purpose: to inspire hope for people living with complex mental health needs. Our Birmingham site is on an ambitious improvement journey.

As we continue to evolve, we are looking for compassionate, resilient, calm, and proactive Healthcare Assistants to join our team.

St Andrew’s Birmingham is a 125 bedded adult mental healthcare facility comprises of eight units that cover medium and low security for both Men and Women. Located in Stirchley, a vibrant area in South Birmingham, easily accessible by road networks and public transport.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support individuals with complex mental health needs in a safe, therapeutic, and recovery focused environment. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care, promote dignity and support patients in their journey toward improved mental health and independence.

Key Responsibilities: -

Support patients with daily living activities, including personal care and wellbeing

Build positive, therapeutic relationships

Observe and report changes in patients mental and physical health

Assist in implementing care plans and risk management

Maintain a safe and secure environment in accordance with hospital policies

Work collaboratively with nurses, clinicians, and other healthcare professionals

Essential Requirements: -

Previous experience in a healthcare, mental health setting

A caring, patient and non-judgemental approach

Strong communication and observation skills

Can work independently and as part of a team

Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond appropriately to challenging situations

Willingness to undertake relevant training

Completion of Care Certificate is required for this role

Flexibility to work shifts, including nights, weekends and bank holidays

Full Clean UK manual driving licence

Please note if you are looking for visa sponsorship we cannot gaurenntee this will be on offer

Rewards

We offer an excellent benefits package including: Pension; Sickness policy on par with the NHS; Access to the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts schemes; 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 10 years' service; Life cover; Electric Car lease scheme; Cycle to work scheme; Healthcare cash plan; Free parking; Paid DBS application

Every day, you'll be expected to live our CARE values— Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.