Healthcare Assistant

The Priory; Blackburn; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Blackburn seeks compassionate individuals for a role supporting patients with mental health needs. You'll help promote independence, provide emotional support, and assist with personal care. Full training is provided, along with career development opportunities.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Enhanced Maternity Pay in line with NHS

25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your Birthday off

Online benefits and cashback rewards

Cycle to work scheme

NEST pension option

Blue Light Card application opportunity

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills and caring nature.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with activities and hobbies.
• Assist with personal care tasks.
• Monitor and record well-being, report changes.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Education

Healthcare Qualification

Job description

Pay rate: £12.90 per hour

This role includes a mix of day and night shifts:

1. Day Shifts: 7:40 am - 8:00 pm
2. Night Shifts: 7:40 pm - 8:00 am

Weekend & Bank holiday work included.

Company Description

Our Healthcare Division offers a variety of services including Mental Health, Addictions, Brain Injury, and Rehabilitation and Recovery treatment plans.

At Priory, you'll be part of a close-knit and diverse team that helps individuals daily, encouraging independence. You will help people reach their full potential through practical and emotional support, making a positive difference.

Your positive attitude and genuine passion for high-quality care and support are essential. You should be eager to learn and compassionate.

Previous experience is a plus, but empathy, passion for caring, flexibility, and responsibility are key. Full training is provided, and there are career pathways, including our Nurse Apprenticeship program.

If you're seeking a rewarding career in a supportive team, we want to hear from you!

Job Description

Priory invests heavily in training, support, teamwork, and career development. You will support daily activities, promote independence, and help meet psychological and emotional needs of individuals with mental health or physical issues across various sites in the UK.

Experience in a similar role is ideal but not essential if you demonstrate the right values and behaviors. Compassion and willingness to learn are crucial. Full training and career pathways, including Nurse Apprenticeship, are available.

Benefits include:

• Career development opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Competitive salary
• Enhanced disclosure cost coverage
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Enhanced Maternity Pay in line with NHS
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your Birthday off
• Online benefits and cashback rewards
• Cycle to work scheme
• NEST pension option
• Blue Light Card application opportunity

Benefits are subject to T&Cs.

Responsibilities:

• Support patients with activities and hobbies
• Assist with personal care tasks
• Manage challenging behaviors
• Support attendance at medical appointments
• Monitor and record well-being, report changes
• Provide emotional support to individuals and families
• Support healthcare needs, including medication and temperature checks
• Adapt communication to individual needs
• Collaborate with professionals like nurses and therapists
• Develop focused support plans based on individual needs

Qualifications and Skills

• Excellent interpersonal skills and caring nature
• Empathy, understanding, patience
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Follow policies and procedures
• Respond effectively to challenges
• Proficient in English (verbal and written)
• Healthcare qualification is desirable but not essential

Right to work in the UK is required.

Additional Information

Located in Blackburn, Lancashire, Priory Hospital Kemple View is a 90-bed hospital offering rehabilitation, recovery, and secure services for adult males with mental health conditions and/or personality disorders, operating under least restrictive principles.

Disclosure

All roles require a successful DBS, Access NI, or Disclosure Scotland check, costs covered by Priory.

We are an equal opportunities employer.