Healthcare Assistant

Elysium Healthcare; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage

33 days annual leave incl. bank hols

Career development

Ely-Vate rewards platform

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card

Life Assurance

Earned wage access

GP service

Maternity package

Pension

Meals & onsite parking

Job summary

Three Valleys Hospital in Keighley is looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join a compassionate, supportive team caring for people with complex mental health conditions. You will participate in ward rounds, observe behaviours, update records and assist with personal care, on a 12.5-hour day, 3–4 days a week including nights and weekends.

The role offers access to training, a comprehensive benefits package, and a focus on wellbeing and development within a values-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Caring for people with complex mental health conditions.
• Willingness to work 12.5 hour shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to update patient records and assist with personal hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Join an inclusive, supportive team providing care on the ward.
• Support patients along recovery pathways and promote wellbeing.
• Conduct ward rounds, observe behaviours, and adapt care accordingly.

Skills

Compassion

Positive attitude

Resilience

Vigilance

Teamwork

Job description

Are you a naturally caring experienced Healthcare Assistant in the UK, looking for your career to be fulfilling, where you’re valued, recognised and supported?

If you want to make a positive difference to the lives of others and change lives for the better, then join the team at Three Valleys Hospitalin Keighley as a Healthcare Assistant and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

You’ll have access to a range of training and development options to help you achieve your career aspirations, while working as part of a supportive and friendly team in a culture built on kindness and teamwork.

What You Will Be Doing

You will join an inclusive and supportive team that works well together to provide care to people with complex mental health conditions, using your knowledge and skills to help people along their recover pathway towards leading a valued and fulfilled life.

Your day-to-day will include ward rounds, analysing behaviours and adapting care accordingly with colleagues, updating patient records, and providing overall care and support, which may include assisting with personal hygiene.

It can be quite a challenging environment at times, so a positive attitude, compassion, resilience and vigilance are important. But it is hugely rewarding to see people improve because of your involvement, knowing that you’ve made someone’s life better.

The shift pattern is 12.5 hours a day, 3-4 days a week including nights and weekends.

Where you will be working

Location:

2 Burley Court, Steeton, Keighley, West Yorkshire , BD20 6TU

Join the multidisciplinary team at Three Valleys Hospital, care for people with complex mental health issues in a safe and supportive environment.

There are a range of services across five wards – including a specialist dementia service - where you’ll gain experience working with gender‑specific distinct rehabilitation and step‑down services. All 43 bedrooms have en‑suite facilities, and the communal areas are spacious with a warm, homely feel.

What You’ll Get

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

• Hourly Salary £13.11
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
• Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one‑stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work‑life balance
• Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
• Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
• Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.
• 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
• Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
• Pension contribution, to help secure your future
• Free/subsidised meals and onsite/local free parking

About Your Next Employer

Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure