Compassionate Mental Health Care Assistant (Forensic/Acute)

Elysium Healthcare Limited; Cullompton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary and leave

33 days annual leave incl bankholidays

Birthday off option

Career development and training

Ely-Vate rewards platform

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card access

Life Assurance

Stream wage access

24/7 GP service

Enhanced Maternity Package

Pension contribution

Free meals

Onsite parking

Job summary

Elysium Healthcare Limited in Cullompton is hiring a Healthcare Assistant to join The Woodmill, an 18-bed unit supporting women through recovery and community living. Your role focuses on compassionate care in a forensic/acute mental health setting.

You’ll perform ward rounds, monitor behaviours, update records, and assist with personal care, with shifts of 12.5 hours across 3–4 days per week, including nights and weekends. A positive attitude and resilience are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Forensic or Acute Mental Health service is essential.
• Care experience in healthcare settings and updating patient records.
• Willingness to work 12.5-hour shifts including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Carry out ward rounds and monitor patient status.
• Analyse behaviours and adapt care with colleagues.
• Update patient records and provide overall care.
• Assist with personal hygiene as needed.

Skills

Forensic/acute mental health exp

Compassion

Resilience

Vigilance

Positive attitude

Job description

Elysium Healthcare Limited in Cullompton is hiring a Healthcare Assistant to join The Woodmill, an 18-bed unit supporting women through recovery and community living. Your role focuses on compassionate care in a forensic/acute mental health setting.

You’ll perform ward rounds, monitor behaviours, update records, and assist with personal care, with shifts of 12.5 hours across 3–4 days per week, including nights and weekends. A positive attitude and resilience are essential.