Compassionate Care Assistant - Learning Disability & Autism

Elysium Healthcare Limited; Workington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate £13.11

33 days annual leave + birthday off

Career development and training

Rewards & Benefits Ely-Vate

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card

Life Assurance

Stream wages access

24/7 GP service

Enhanced Maternity Package

Pension contribution

Free meals and parking

Job summary

Elysium Healthcare Limited in Workington is hiring a Healthcare Assistant to join Gregory House, a Learning Disability and Autism service, to provide care to adults with learning disabilities and/or mental health needs.

You will work as part of a friendly team, with access to training and development options. The role involves ward rounds, behavior analysis, updating records, and personal care, with shifts of 12.5 hours across 3-4 days including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience providing care to adults with learning disabilities or mental health needs.
• Ability to work 12.5-hour shifts across days, nights and weekends.
• Positive attitude, compassion, resilience and vigilance are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to adults with learning disability and/or mental health needs.
• Perform ward rounds, analyse behaviours, and update patient records.
• Assist with personal hygiene and general care.

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Elysium Healthcare Limited in Workington is hiring a Healthcare Assistant to join Gregory House, a Learning Disability and Autism service, to provide care to adults with learning disabilities and/or mental health needs.

You will work as part of a friendly team, with access to training and development options. The role involves ward rounds, behavior analysis, updating records, and personal care, with shifts of 12.5 hours across 3-4 days including nights and weekends.