Healthcare Assistant

Elysium Healthcare; Taunton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay £13.11

33 days leave incl bank holidays

Birthday day off

Career development

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card

Life Assurance

Earned wage access

Free meals

Job summary

Elysium Healthcare's Wellesley Hospital in Wellington, Somerset, is hiring a Healthcare Assistant to support people with mental health needs both physically and emotionally. You will work within an inclusive team, provide daily care, and assist with routines, records, and personal hygiene.

The role features shifts including day and night hours, offers training and career development, and emphasises a kind, collaborative culture focused on patient-centred recovery.

Qualifications

• Experience in care settings preferred.
• Compassionate and resilient attitude required.
• DBS disclosure is a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to people with mental health conditions and support their recovery pathway.
• Assist with personal hygiene and daily living activities; update patient records.
• Participate in ward rounds and collaborate with colleagues to adapt care.

Job description

As a Healthcare Assistant, you are key to supporting the people in your care both physically and emotionally to achieve their personal goal and allow them to lead a full and valued life. If you are dedicated and compassionate, join Wellesley Hospital and be part of making lives better at a well-established healthcare facility.

You will enjoy a fulfilling career as an Elysium Healthcare Assistant, where you’re valued, recognised, and supported, with colleagues there for you and a culture built on kindness and teamwork.

"I have supportive colleagues who make the day progress very well and we work as a team. In addition, I have a supportive ward manager. They are always there to listen and help us." Healthcare Worker, Wellesley Hospital

Working Hours: - 7:30am -8pm / 7:30pm to 8am - M,T,S,S/W,T,F - day/night monthly rotation

What You Will Be Doing

You will join an inclusive and supportive team that works well together to provide care to people with a range of 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 (Including a 1 hour break) hour days, 3-4 days a week including nights and weekends, 40.25 hours per week.

Where You Will Be Working

Location: Westpark 26, Chelston, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9FF

You will be working at Wellesley Hospital, a purpose built 101 bed hospital in Wellington (Somerset) for men and women with Mental Health needs.

There are 6 wards for people with Mental Health needs and 1 ward for people with Learning Disabilities and Autism.

The Wellesley Hospital built in 2017 works alongside Devon Partnership NHS Trust, Avon and Wiltshire Foundation Trust, Cornwall Foundation Trust, 2gether Foundation Trust, and Livewell to deliver the best possible environment for patients with Mental Health issues.

What You’ll Get

• Hourly £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