Mental Health Assistant - Forensic/Acute (Nights & Weekends)

Elysium Healthcare; Cullompton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary £25,564.50 p.a.

33 days annual leave

Career development & training

Rewards & Ely-Vate platform

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card access

Life Assurance

Earned wage access (Stream)

Free meals & onsite parking

Job summary

The Woodmill in Cullompton, operated by Elysium Healthcare, is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to provide compassionate care to patients in a forensic/acute mental health setting. You will work as part of a supportive team, carrying out essential duties including patient rounds, care planning, and record-keeping.

The role offers a robust benefits package and opportunities for training, with shifts of 12.5 hours across 3–4 days, including nights and weekends, at Exeter Road, Cullompton, Devon.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Forensic or Acute Mental Health service environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ward rounds, analysing behaviours and adapting care with colleagues.
• Updating patient records and providing overall care and support.
• Assisting with personal hygiene as part of daily care.

Skills

Forensic/Acute mental health exp

Job description

The Woodmill in Cullompton, operated by Elysium Healthcare, is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to provide compassionate care to patients in a forensic/acute mental health setting. You will work as part of a supportive team, carrying out essential duties including patient rounds, care planning, and record-keeping.

The role offers a robust benefits package and opportunities for training, with shifts of 12.5 hours across 3–4 days, including nights and weekends, at Exeter Road, Cullompton, Devon.