Healthcare Assistant

Priory Group; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Birthday leave

Maternity pay

Pension scheme

Gym membership

IT devices

Healthcare plan

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal is recruiting a Healthcare Assistant to join our inpatient mental health team. This permanent, full-time role (37.5 hours per week) offers a pay of £13.45 per hour and a supportive environment focused on compassionate patient care.

You will work alongside qualified staff to deliver personalized care plans, supporting patients toward recovery while maintaining dignity and wellbeing. Training will be provided as needed, and on-site parking is available.

Qualifications

• Empathy and resilience are essential for patient care.
• Previous experience is advantageous; full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified staff with assessment and implementation of patient care plans.
• Undertake routine tasks and activities to promote wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.

Skills

Empathy

Resilience

Job description

Healthcare Assistant

Department: Healthcare Assistants and Support Workers

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Cheadle Royal

Compensation: £13.45 / hour

Description

Priory Hospital Cheadle

Salary - £13.45 per hour

Full-time - 37.5 hours per week

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal has an opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team.

Priory Hospital Cheadle Royal, Stockport is an inpatient mental health service for young people and adults. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus routes along Wilmslow Road and Cheadle Hulme and East Didsbury railway stations approximately 1–2 miles from the service.

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patientsYou can find additional information in the attached job description.

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

Previous experience would be advantageous, but full training will be provided.

Benefits

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Free on-site parking
• Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.