Mental Health Care Assistant – Nights & Weekends

Elysium Healthcare Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Career development

Ely-Vate rewards

Wellbeing support

Blue Light Card

Life Assurance

Earned wage access

GP service

Maternity package

Pension

Free meals

Free parking

Job summary

Elysiuм Healthcare is seeking a Healthcare Assistant in Thatcham, Berkshire to provide compassionate, person-centred care in a secure Mental Health setting. You will support ward rounds, observe behaviours to tailor care plans, and assist with daily tasks, promoting dignity and independence.

Join a multidisciplinary team at Thornford Park Hospital and benefit from induction, flexible shifts, and opportunities to pursue further qualifications in health and social care.

Qualifications

• Empathy, patience and resilience essential.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with patients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, person-centred care to individuals at every stage of recovery.
• Support ward rounds and observe behaviours to shape care plans.
• Assist with daily tasks including personal care to promote dignity.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team across wards and services.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Resilience

Communication skills

Job description

Elysiuм Healthcare is seeking a Healthcare Assistant in Thatcham, Berkshire to provide compassionate, person-centred care in a secure Mental Health setting. You will support ward rounds, observe behaviours to tailor care plans, and assist with daily tasks, promoting dignity and independence.

Join a multidisciplinary team at Thornford Park Hospital and benefit from induction, flexible shifts, and opportunities to pursue further qualifications in health and social care.