Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Worksop; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Worksop is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to support individuals with learning disabilities and autism. This role involves activities of daily living, community engagement, and developing coping strategies to help individuals live fulfilling lives. The position offers a competitive salary of £25,058 annually and a comprehensive benefits package, with a shift pattern of 12.5 hours a day, 3-4 days a week including nights and weekends.

Benefits

33 days annual leave including bank holidays

Career development and training

Rewards & Benefits platform access

Wellbeing support

Access to Blue Light Card

Life assurance

Instant access to earned wages

24/7 GP service

Enhanced maternity package

Pension contribution

Free/subsidised meals

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role or working with individuals with learning disabilities or autism would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist with activities of daily living and community engagement.
• Develop social networks and coping strategies for individuals.
• Support individuals towards more independent living.

Job description

Job Summary

This is a Healthcare Assistant role at Elysium Healthcare, a provider of specialist healthcare services. The role involves supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, and sensory and communication differences to lead full and meaningful lives. The job is based in Creswell, Worksop, and offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Main Duties

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will join a supportive team that works together to provide care and support to people with learning disabilities, autism, and sensory and communication differences. Your responsibilities will include assisting with activities of daily living, community engagement, and developing social networks and coping strategies to help individuals lead more independent and fulfilling lives. The role can be challenging at times, but it is highly rewarding to see the positive impact of your work.

About Elysium Healthcare

Elysium Healthcare is a leading provider of specialist healthcare services, operating over 90 services across England and Wales. They are part of the global Ramsay Health Care network, which employs over 86,000 people worldwide. Elysium Healthcare is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment and is a Disability Confident employer.

Job Details

Date posted: 24 November 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £25,058 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 1431493482

Job location:

Elysium Healthcare

Worksop

S80 4BX

Job Description

You will join an inclusive and supportive team that works well together to provide care to people who have learning disabilities, autism, and sensory and communication differences, using your knowledge and skills to support and encourage individuals to lead a full and valued and meaningful life. You will help them live more independently through a programme of active community engagement, developing social networks and coping strategies.

What you will be doing:

You will join an inclusive and supportive team that works well together to provide care to people with learning disabilities and autism, using your knowledge and skills to help people along their recovery pathway towards leading a valued and fulfilled life.

Your day‑to‑day will include supporting individuals with activities of daily living, activities within the home and community, completing service user records, and providing overall care and support, which may include assisting with personal care.

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.

Dove House will support individuals who are currently out of area return to their local area, therefore staff will be required to take part in transitional work, where they will visit and work them at their current placement. All expenses will be paid but this may require an overnight stay.

Where you will be working:

Location: Colliery Road, Creswell, Worksop, S80 4BX

Be part of a new team at this residential service for adults under 65 years with a learning disability, autism, and sensory and communication differences located in Creswell, a 10 minute drive from Worksop.

Dove House is a specialist, robust service to support people with ongoing complex needs and behaviours that challenge who are stepping down from hospital or to avoid an inappropriate admission to hospital and to enable them to return to their home area. The model was introduced to emulate community care for individuals with complex needs in robust, spacious accommodation.

The services are staffed 24 hours a day by a dedicated team of Registered Manager, Deputy Manager, Nurses and Support Workers.

What you will 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:

• Annual base salary of £25,058
• 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 Healthcare has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 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 that 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.

Person Specification – Qualifications Essential

• No specific qualifications are required, but experience in a similar role or working with individuals with learning disabilities or autism would be advantageous.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer Details

Elysium Healthcare

Worksop

S80 4BX

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/