Part Time Healthcare Assistant

NHS; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A mental health services provider is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to deliver compassionate care to individuals with mental health conditions in Alfreton. Responsibilities include supporting recovery pathways, updating patient records, and assisting with personal care. The role offers a competitive salary of £25,058 (pro-rata) along with various benefits including career development and well-being support.

Benefits

Annual salary of £25,058 (pro-rata)

33 days annual leave (incl. Bank Holidays)

Free meals and parking

Career development and training

Pension contribution

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity package

Qualifications

• Experience as a Healthcare Assistant in a mental health setting is advantageous.
• A caring and compassionate nature is essential.
• Ability to work well in a team is required.

Responsibilities

• Join an inclusive team providing care for mental health conditions.
• Update patient records and assist with personal hygiene.
• Participate in ward rounds and analyse behaviours.

Skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Job description

Overview

This is a part‑time role as a Healthcare Assistant with Elysium Healthcare, a leading provider of mental health services in the UK. The role involves providing compassionate care and support to individuals with a range of mental health conditions, helping them on their recovery journey. The role is based in Alfreton, Derbyshire and offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for training and development.

Main duties of the job

As a Healthcare Assistant you will be part of a supportive and inclusive team that works together to provide high‑quality care to individuals with mental health conditions. Your day‑to‑day responsibilities will include ward rounds, analysing behaviours, updating patient records and assisting with personal care.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is an established and agile healthcare provider with over 8,000 employees and a network of over 90 services across England and Wales. We offer a unique approach to care, with a focus on positive risk‑taking and psychological input. As part of the Ramsay Health Care group, we have a global reach and provide opportunities for growth and development.

Job responsibilities

What you will be doing:

• Join an inclusive and supportive team that works well together to provide care to people with a range of mental health conditions.
• Use your knowledge and skills to help people along their recovery pathway towards leading a valued and fulfilled life.
• Participate in ward rounds, analyse behaviours and adapt care accordingly with colleagues.
• Update patient records and provide overall care and support, which may include assisting with personal hygiene.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, compassion, resilience and vigilance in a sometimes challenging environment.

Shift pattern: 12.5 hours a day, 2 shifts a week including nights and weekends.

Where you will be working

Location: Chesterfield Road, Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55 7DT. You will be working at Field House and Apartments – a 16‑bed specialist rehabilitation service for women with a mental illness and/or personality disorder. The service offers a blended model of rehabilitation that combines a traditional rehabilitation environment with single and dual occupancy apartments, to provide a seamless care pathway for women with a mental illness and/or personality disorder and a history of trauma and/or attachment disorders. The service places a strong emphasis on positive risk taking, self‑reliance, trust and self‑esteem, with a focus on psychological input.

What you will get

• Annual salary of £25,058 (pro‑rata)
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (incl. Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off! (pro‑rata)
• Free meals and parking
• Well‑being support and activities to help you maintain a great work‑life balance
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals
• Pension contribution to secure your future
• Life assurance for added peace of mind
• Enhanced maternity package so you can truly enjoy this special time

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.

Person Specification

Experience as a Healthcare Assistant in a mental health setting would be advantageous. A caring and compassionate nature, as well as the ability to work well in a team, are essential.

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 to submit a Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment and is a disability‑confident employer. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.