Healthcare Assistant

Elysium Healthcare Limited; Cold Ash; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free transport from Thatcham station

33 days annual leave

Free meals

Exclusive discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Elysium Healthcare is seeking a Healthcare Assistant at Thornford Park Hospital in Thatcham, Berkshire. You will bring empathy, patience and resilience to a secure Mental Health setting, delivering person-centred care with strong communication and emotional awareness.

The role offers 12.5-hour shifts, free transport from Thatcham station, and opportunities for career growth. Benefits include 33 days annual leave, free meals and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Experience in Mental Health is beneficial.
• Ability to deliver person-centred care.
• Good communication skills and emotional awareness; able to remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care in a secure Mental Health setting.
• Work across wards and services as needed.
• Participate in a comprehensive induction and ongoing development.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Resilience

Communication skills

Emotional awareness

Job description

Are you a naturally caring experienced Healthcare Assistant in the UK, looking for your career to be fulfilling, where youre valued, recognised and supported? Offering free shuttle bus transport from Thatcham train station, join the team at Thornford Park Hospital in Thatcham, Berkshire as a Healthcare Assistant and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like. As a Healthcare Assistant, youll bring empathy, patience, and resilience to a secure Mental Health setting, along with strong communication skills, emotional awareness, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. It can be challenging at times, but your positive attitude, adaptability, and commitment to delivering person-centred care will be key to succeeding in this role. Experience in Mental Health is beneficial, as Thornford Park Hospital provides medium and low secure forensic services, PICU care, and specialist pathways for mental illness, Personality Disorders, Learning Disabilities, and Autism.

Youll work alongside a suppor

Join Elysium Healthcare as a Healthcare Assistant and become part of a team making a real difference in people's lives. You'll work at Thornford Park Hospital in Thatcham and provide compassionate care in a secure Mental Health setting. The role requires strong communication skills, emotional awareness, and the ability to handle pressure. Experience in Mental Health is advantageous as the hospital supports individuals with complex needs, including Personality Disorders and Autism. The position offers a 12.5-hour shift pattern, free transport from Thatcham train station, and a chance to work across different wards and services. A comprehensive induction and opportunities for career growth are provided. Benefits include 33 days annual leave, free meals, and access to exclusive discounts and wellbeing support. A DBS check and commitment to safeguarding service users are mandatory.

Elysium Healthcare is committed to providing exceptional care across a range of Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities, and Autism services. With over 8,000 employees and more than 80 services in England and Wales, the organization offers significant opportunities for staff development and employment mobility. Thornford Park Hospital, where this role is based, supports individuals with complex mental health needs in a secure environment. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network extending over 10 countries with over 86,000 employees. The organization emphasizes the importance of inclusive and accessible recruitment and is dedicated to safeguarding the welfare of its service users, making it a trusted provider in the healthcare sector.