Healthcare Assistant — Training, Growth & Benefits

Priory; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on-site

Birthday holiday

Enhanced maternity pay

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits (gym membership, IT,

Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health)

IPD sponsorship

Leadership development

Long service award

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Priory Hospital Cardiff is recruiting a Healthcare Assistant for a full-time position at 37.5 hours per week. The role involves 12-hour shifts on a rota, including nights, weekends and bank holidays.

The ward cares for patients with a range of mental health conditions, and you will support recovery through care plans and compassionate, patient-centred assistance. You will work closely with qualified staff, helping with assessments, routine tasks, and activities to promote wellbeing and dignity.

Qualifications

• Empathy and patient-centred approach.
• Strong communication with patients, families, and staff.
• Ability to observe, report and escalate concerns promptly.
• Flexible, reliable and resilient in a care setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified staff with patient care plans and routine tasks.
• Provide practical support with personal needs and daily activities.
• Monitor patient wellbeing and refer concerns to senior staff as needed.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Observation

Education

NVQ Level 1

GCSEs in Math & English

Job description

Priory Hospital Cardiff is recruiting a Healthcare Assistant for a full-time position at 37.5 hours per week. The role involves 12-hour shifts on a rota, including nights, weekends and bank holidays.

The ward cares for patients with a range of mental health conditions, and you will support recovery through care plans and compassionate, patient-centred assistance. You will work closely with qualified staff, helping with assessments, routine tasks, and activities to promote wellbeing and dignity.