Job Description

Job Title: Healthcare Assistant

Post requires candidate to be entitled for work: Yes

DBS Check Level: Enhanced Both Lists

Salary Range: £36,385.83 to £39,412.11

Contract Type: Permanent

Full time/Part Time: Full Time

Term Time only post: No

Advert Closing Date: 25/10/2026

Job Overview

Orchard Ward provides assessment, treatment and therapeutic interventions for adults experiencing acute mental health difficulties. The Health Care Assistant works alongside nurses, psychiatrists, psychologists, occupational therapists, social workers and other professionals to deliver compassionate, recovery-focused care.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in Jersey or be eligible to obtain the necessary permissions prior to commencing employment. Appointment to this post is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references, occupational health clearance, identity verification, professional registration (where applicable), and an enhanced DBS check.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Selection will be based on merit, skills, qualifications and experience.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and employment benefits.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Supportive multidisciplinary working environment.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of island residents.
• The unique lifestyle benefits of living and working in Jersey, including beautiful coastlines, outdoor pursuits and a strong sense of community.

For an informal discussion about the role, Orchard Ward, or living and working in Jersey, please contact Rufaro Mudarikwa using the details below.

Rufaro Mudarikwa

Interim Ward Manager, Orchard WardHealth and Care Jersey

Telephone: 01534 443360

Email: r.mudarikwa@health.gov.je

Job Purpose

The post holder will:

• Comply with all relevant legislation, professional standards, Health and Social Care Jersey policies and procedures, and Government of Jersey requirements applicable to the role.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of all patients, recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns and following organisational safeguarding procedures at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality and manage information in accordance with data protection legislation, information governance requirements and organisational policies.
• Demonstrate a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring all patients, carers and colleagues are treated with dignity, fairness and respect.
• Comply with all health and safety requirements, taking reasonable care of their own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by their actions or omissions.
• Adhere to infection prevention and control policies, procedures and best practice standards.
• Participate in mandatory training and maintain competencies required for safe and effective practice.
• Report incidents, accidents, near misses and concerns in accordance with organisational policy.
• Work within the boundaries of their competence and seek support, supervision and guidance when required.
• Support the principles of recovery-focused, person-centred care and promote the rights, wellbeing and independence of patients.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of a safe, therapeutic and respectful environment for patients, visitors and staff.
• Act in accordance with the Health and Social Care Jersey values and the standards expected of Healthcare assistants.

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Attributes and Behaviours

TIER 6 Assistant, Team Member and Support Worker

Jersey Public Service Careers

Across the Jersey Public Service, the scope of our work means our people enjoy a wide range of opportunities—working with recognised experts across teams, learning new skills, and developing their careers. We actively seek to recruit people from different backgrounds with diverse perspectives, creating a richer, more varied environment where you’re exposed to new ideas, new ways of thinking, and new opportunities to build an exciting and rewarding career.

To maintain the highest standards of public service, we have a rigorous screening process, to ensure candidates align with our values, skills, and professional requirements. This helps us create a trusted, capable workforce that can deliver excellence and safeguard our community.

For regulated activity roles (working with children and adults at risk of harm), an enhanced level of screening will be conducted to include enhanced DBS checks.

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