Express Nursing are recruiting for a Mental Health Care Assistant in Workington. The client is a specialist community based care home with nursing for all gender identities who have a learning disability or who are autistic, or who may have additional complex physical or mental health needs.
You will join an inclusive and supportive team that works well together to provide care to people with a range of Mental Health conditions, using your knowledge and skills to help people along their recover pathway towards leading a valued and fulfilled life.
You will work alongside the team helping to provide a specialist provision. The service has an enhanced level of support to allow people with continuing challenging behaviour and high support needs to be cared for in the least restrictive setting possible, but within a service which is robust and structured enough to meet their ongoing needs and risks.
The service ensures people lead good and meaningful everyday lives, where they have choice and control, accessing mainstream services and facilities, engaging in work and training, in leisure opportunities, hobbies and areas of personal interest. Gregory House encourages people to be as independent as possible with the long-term aim of people moving onto a more independent living setting.
For a limited time, we can consider local candidates who are on a 20 hour VISA but this is restricted to 5 applications so be quick!
Your day-to-day will include ward rounds, analysing behaviours and adapting care accordingly with colleagues, updating patient records, and providing overall care and support, which may include assisting with personal hygiene.
It can be quite a challenging environment at times, so a positive attitude, compassion, resilience and vigilance are important. But it is hugely rewarding to see people improve because of your involvement, knowing that you’ve made someone’s life better.
Applications will only be considered if you have:
Ability to work fully flexibly, covering day, night and weekend shifts
Shift times vary as per client requirement,
07:30 - 20:00
20:00 - 07:30
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and skills may vary depending on the specific needs of the individual or organization.
We are committed to your wellbeing, professional growth, and long-term career success. Joining our team means becoming part of a values-led organisation that invests in you — not just as an employee, but as a professional and an individual.
With us, you will benefit from:
Competitive pay, including enhanced bank holiday rates
Comprehensive specialist clinical training
Regular, reliable shift patterns
Monthly staff recognition and reward initiatives
Clear pathways for career progression and professional development
A collaborative, respectful team culture where your contribution truly matters
Our people choose to build their careers here because they feel supported, appreciated, and proud to be part of something that makes a genuine difference.
All applicants will be taken through onboarding checks including:
