Part time Healthcare Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a part-time Healthcare Assistant in Thatcham, where your caring nature can truly make a difference. In this rewarding role, you'll support individuals on their recovery journey, working within a compassionate and dedicated team. With opportunities for career development and a supportive work environment, you will play a vital role in enhancing the lives of those in your care. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, and various perks that promote a healthy work-life balance. This is your chance to make a positive impact in the healthcare field.

Benefits

Annual leave including birthday off

Free meals

Free parking

Wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Enhanced Maternity Package

Retail discounts

Special offers

Qualifications

• Experience as a Healthcare Assistant in a mental health setting.
• Ability to provide personal care and support.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to individuals with mental health conditions.
• Assist with personal hygiene and daily living activities.

Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Vigilance

Teamwork

Job description

Part time Healthcare Assistant, Thatcham

Are you a naturally caring and experienced Healthcare Assistant in the UK, looking for a fulfilling career where you’re valued, recognized, and supported?

If you want to make a positive difference in the lives of others and help change lives for the better, then join the team at Thornford Park Hospital in Thatcham as a Healthcare Assistant on a part-time basis and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

You’ll have access to a range of training and development options to help you achieve your career aspirations, while working as part of a supportive and friendly team in a culture built on kindness and teamwork.

What you will be doing

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

Your daily tasks will include ward rounds, analyzing behaviors and adapting care accordingly with colleagues, updating patient records, and providing overall care and support, which may include assisting with personal hygiene.

This environment can be challenging at times, so a positive attitude, compassion, resilience, and vigilance are important. It is also hugely rewarding to see people improve because of your involvement, knowing you’ve made a difference in their lives.

The shift pattern is 12.5 hours per day.

Where you will be working

You will be based at Thornford Park, a 130-bedded independent hospital supporting service users requiring medium and low secure Forensic Mental Health Services. The hospital also provides a PICU Mental Health Service.

The service offers a seamless internal care pathway supporting and empowering people in their recovery and rehabilitation. Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will provide personalized assessment and treatment programs for males with mental illness or complex care needs, as well as those with personality disorders, including females and males in a PICU setting.

What you will get

• Annual salary of £15,035 (for 22.5 hours a week)
• £1,619 Location Allowance (pro-rata)
• 33 days of annual leave (including Bank Holidays) plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance
• Career development and training opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced Maternity Package

Additional benefits include retail discounts, special offers, and more.

About your next employer

You will work for an established, stable, and agile organization with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to care delivery. With over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological conditions, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there are ample opportunities for growth and advancement.

Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network operating in 10 countries with over 86,000 employees worldwide.

Elysium Healthcare is committed to safer recruitment. All staff are responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. An Enhanced DBS check is required for all candidates.