NHS
Job title:
Healthcare Assistant
Company
NHS
Job description
This is a Healthcare Assistant role at Elysium Healthcare, a leading provider of mental health and social care services in the UK. The role involves providing care and support to women with mental illness and/or personality disorders at the Field House and Apartments facility in Alfreton, Derbyshire. The successful candidate will be part of a supportive and inclusive team, with opportunities for training and development to further their career goals.Main duties of the jobAs a Healthcare Assistant, you will be responsible for providing compassionate and person-centered care to individuals with mental health conditions. This includes participating in ward rounds, analyzing behaviors, updating patient records, and assisting with personal hygiene. The role requires a positive attitude, resilience, and a genuine desire to make a difference in people’s lives. You will work in a dynamic and challenging environment, but the rewards of seeing individuals progress in their recovery journey make it a deeply fulfilling role.About usElysium Healthcare is an established and agile company with over 8,000 employees, providing a range of mental health, neurological, learning disability, and children’s services across England and Wales. As part of the Ramsay Health Care group, Elysium has a global network that extends to 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people worldwide. The company is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment practices, and is a Disability Confident employer.Date posted10 March 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£23,693 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number1255722684Job locationsElysium HealthcareAlfretonDE55 7DTJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAre you a naturally caring experienced Healthcare Assistant in the UK, looking for your career to be fulfilling, where you’re valued, recognised and supported? If you want to make a positive difference to the lives of others and change lives for the better, then join the team at Field House in Alfreton as a Healthcare Assistant and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like. You’ll have access to a range of training and development options to help you achieve your career aspirations, while working as part of a supportive and friendly team in a culture built on kindness and teamwork. •Working 37.5 hours per week •Must be a driver and willing to drive the unit vehicle What you will be doing: You will join an inclusive and supportive team that works well together to provide care to people with women with a Mental Illness and/or Personality Disorder conditions, using your knowledge and skills to help people along their recover pathway towards leading a valued and fulfilled life. 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. Where you will be working: Location: Chesterfield Road, Shirland, Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55 7DT You will be working at Field House and Apartments – a 16 bed specialist rehabilitation service for women with a Mental Illness and/or Personality Disorder. The service offers a blended model of rehabilitation that combines a traditional rehabilitation environment with single and dual occupancy apartments, to provide a seamless care pathway for women with a Mental Illness and/or Personality Disorder and a history of trauma and/or attachment disorders. You will work in an environment where there is a strong emphasis on positive risk taking which enables self-reliance and builds trust and self-esteem, with a focus on psychological input. What you will get: •Annual salary of £23,693 •The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off! •Free meals and parking •Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance. •Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals. •Pension contribution to secure your future. •Life Assurance for added peace of mind. •Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time. There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more. About your next employer: You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesAre you a naturally caring experienced Healthcare Assistant in the UK, looking for your career to be fulfilling, where you’re valued, recognised and supported? If you want to make a positive difference to the lives of others and change lives for the better, then join the team at Field House in Alfreton as a Healthcare Assistant and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like. You’ll have access to a range of training and development options to help you achieve your career aspirations, while working as part of a supportive and friendly team in a culture built on kindness and teamwork. •Working 37.5 hours per week •Must be a driver and willing to drive the unit vehicle What you will be doing: You will join an inclusive and supportive team that works well together to provide care to people with women with a Mental Illness and/or Personality Disorder conditions, using your knowledge and skills to help people along their recover pathway towards leading a valued and fulfilled life. 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. Where you will be working: Location: Chesterfield Road, Shirland, Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55 7DT You will be working at Field House and Apartments – a 16 bed specialist rehabilitation service for women with a Mental Illness and/or Personality Disorder. The service offers a blended model of rehabilitation that combines a traditional rehabilitation environment with single and dual occupancy apartments, to provide a seamless care pathway for women with a Mental Illness and/or Personality Disorder and a history of trauma and/or attachment disorders. You will work in an environment where there is a strong emphasis on positive risk taking which enables self-reliance and builds trust and self-esteem, with a focus on psychological input. What you will get: •Annual salary of £23,693 •The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off! •Free meals and parking •Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance. •Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals. •Pension contribution to secure your future. •Life Assurance for added peace of mind. •Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time. There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more. About your next employer: You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- No specific qualifications are required, but previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant in a similar setting would be highly desirable. A positive attitude, compassion, and a willingness to learn and develop are essential.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential
- No specific qualifications are required, but previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant in a similar setting would be highly desirable. A positive attitude, compassion, and a willingness to learn and develop are essential.
Expected salary
£23693 per year
Location
Alfreton, Derbyshire
Job date
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 08:34:23 GMT
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