Place of Safety Worker / Health Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 19 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,937.00 to £26,598.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24937.00 - £26598.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 December 2025 |
| Location: | Plymouth, PL6 5ZD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B9832-2025-NM-10108 |
Summary
The role will be a dedicated role relating to the Childrens and Young peoples place of safety (CYP POS), the person will work closely with the nurse in charge in facilitating activities within the pos suite. At other times that CPY POS is not required will work as part of a team within the unit. To work under the direction of a registered member of nursing staff, but at times will not have direct supervision. To carry out efficiently and effectively task and instructions assigned by the trained nurse. To undertake only those tasks for which she / he has had instruction and is competent to fulfill. To maintain confidentiality in respect of the patient / client at all times. To be aware of Health and Safety at Work Act and the implications for the work environment. To know how to report accidents and untoward incidents and to do so promptly. To obtain knowledge of Livewells policies, procedures and practices and carry out duties in accordance with them. To be aware of legal issues and have an understanding of the Mental Health Act. To support community activities either on a 1:1 basis or in small groups. To be an active member of the provision of care to the patient / client. Co-facilitate groups with qualified staff. To receive reports on patient care and be able to report back with observations to the nurse in charge within his / her competency. Participate in the Plym Bridge response team which responds to any untoward incident and undertake associated training. To work within a team providing nursing care to complex patients with increased levels of observations. To be willing to participate actively in appropriate in-service training programmes which the manager believes to be of benefit to the individual. To assume co-responsibility for maintaining skills and knowledge levels. To assist the registered nurse to carry out, under direction, tasks which fulfill the patients / clients physical and psychological need, as identified in the Care Plan / Assessment. Escort patients to other departments or other areas designated by trained staff, which may include the community. Contribute to the assessment, planning, implementing and evaluating care to patients. This to include participation in case review and assessment for admission / discharge process. Make appropriate records in the multi-disciplinary patient electronic file, which will then be counter signed by a registered nurse. To assist the patients personal care and record patients observations in accordance with the Care Plan. Record and manage patients property. Undertake specific responsibilities designated by the Unit Manager To undertake mandatory and other training as directed by the Organisation. To participate in continuing role / personal development using the appraisal system. To receive line management support and supervision. To contribute to any audit process. To behave in a manner which does not bring the Organisation into disrepute.