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MCS Healthcare Active Vacancy

Mental Healthcare Assistant

Employer: MCS Healthcare Location: Fordingbridge Salary: £17/hour
Posted on
22 September 2026 (2 weeks ago)
Employment Type
Permanent
Closing Date
31 October 2026
Job Reference
225636734

About this role

This role is for a Mental Healthcare Assistant in Fordingbridge, working for MCS Healthcare, a CQC-regulated provider supporting people in the community. Pay is £17.00 per hour, with full-time, part-time, flexible zero-hour contracts and shifts from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Duties include administering medication, monitoring health observations, managing epilepsy and other complex needs, and providing reassurance, dignity and emotional support. Applicants need a Care Certificate or NVQ in Health & Social Care, at least one year of care experience, a full UK driving licence, PMVA training, Safeguarding Level 2 or 3, and a DBS.

Job Description

Join a Care Provider That Truly Values You - Every Minute, Every Shift

Health Care Assistants - Fordingbridge

Pay: £17.00 per hour

Job Types: Full-time | Part-time | Flexible Zero-Hour Contracts | Shifts: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Are you a compassionate, experienced healthcare assistant looking for a role where your work really matters and your time is truly valued?

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.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Administering medication
  • Monitoring health observations
  • Managing epilepsy and other complex needs
  • Providing reassurance, dignity, and emotional support every step of the way

To be successful, you'll need:

  • A Care Certificate or NVQ in Health & Social Care
  • At least 1 year of care experience
  • A Full UK driving licence
  • PMVA (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression) training
  • Safeguarding Level 2 or 3
  • A DBS registered on the Update Service
  • Valid Manual Handling & Basic Life Support training

Why Join MCS Healthcare?

We get it-care work can be demanding, but also deeply rewarding. That's why we've built a supportive, respectful environment where you're paid for every minute you work, trained to succeed, and recognised for your commitment.

Here's what we offer:

  • Excellent Pay - £17.00 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

Sound Like a Good Fit?

If you're a caring professional who wants to work somewhere you're respected, paid fairly, and given real opportunities to grow-we'd love to welcome you to the MCS Healthcare family.

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.