Mental Health Care Assistant

  • RHC 360 Solutions
  • Oxford, Oxfordshire
  • Feb 27, 2026
Full time Healthcare & Medical

Job Description

Job Title: Mental Health Care Assistant (MHCA)
Location: Oxford
Shift Type: Long-line block bookings + ad-hoc shifts (Days/Nights/Weekends)
Start: ASAP

Pay Rates:

  • Day: 13.00/hr

  • Saturday / Night: 17.00/hr

  • Sunday / Bank Holiday: 20.00/hr

Role:
Supporting service users within mental health settings, assisting the MDT with day-to-day care, maintaining safety on the ward, and contributing to a therapeutic environment.

Essential criteria (applications without these will not be progressed):

  • At least 12 months UK experience as a Mental Health Care Assistant / Support Worker in a mental health setting

  • PMVA certificate accredited by BILD (in date)

  • Ability to work a mixture of shifts and commit to block bookings when offered

  • Strong communication, de-escalation skills, and accurate documentation