About this role
Job summary Are you a naturally caring experienced Healthcare Assistant in the UK, looking for your career to be fulfilling, where youre valued, recognised and supported? If you want to make a positive difference to the lives of others and change lives for the better, then join the team at Spring House in Exeter as a Healthcare Assistant and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like. Youll 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 learning disability and Autism conditions, using your knowledge and skills to help people along their recover pathway towards leading a valued and fulfilled life. Your day-to-day will include ward rounds, analysing behaviours and adapting care accordingly with colleagues, updating patient records, and providing overall care and support, which may include assisting with personal hygiene.
Main duties of the job The role of a Healthcare Assistant at Elysium Healthcare involves joining a supportive team focused on providing care for individuals with learning disabilities and Autism. The position is based at Spring House in Exeter, a facility that assists in the transition of individuals stepping down from hospital services to more independent community living. As part of this role, you'll engage in diverse tasks, including ward rounds, behavior analysis, patient record updates, and delivering personal care. You will benefit from a structured training program designed to foster career development, all within a team environment that values kindness and teamwork. The job requires flexibility to work 12.5-hour shifts, including nights and weekends, and offers a salary of up to £26,896, enhanced by a comprehensive benefits package. The role demands a positive attitude, compassion, and resilience, offering the rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference in individuals' lives.
About us Elysium Healthcare is a prominent organisation in the healthcare sector with a widespread presence across England and Wales. They operate over 80 services within various specialized healthcare fields, including Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education. As part of Ramsay Health Care's global network, Elysium Healthcare benefits from a robust support structure and a wide range of resources, enhancing its capability to deliver exceptional care. The organisation employs more than 8,000 people, fostering a community of dedicated professionals committed to improving the lives of their service users. Their unique approach to healthcare emphasises patient-centred care and offers extensive career growth opportunities within its vast network. Elysium Healthcare is dedicated to responsible recruitment practices, promoting an inclusive workplace, and ensuring all employees contribute to safeguarding the welfare of service users.
Job description Job responsibilities
Are you a naturally caring experienced Healthcare Assistant in the UK, looking for your career to be fulfilling, where you’re valued, recognised and supported?
If you want to make a positive difference to the lives of others and change lives for the better, then join the team at Spring House in Exeter as a Healthcare Assistant 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 learning disability and Autism conditions, using your knowledge and skills to help people along their recover pathway towards leading a valued and fulfilled life.
Your day-to-day will include ward rounds, analysing behaviours and adapting care accordingly with colleagues, updating patient records, and providing overall care and support, which may include assisting with personal hygiene.
It can be quite a challenging environment at times, so a positive attitude, compassion, resilience and vigilance are important. But it is hugely rewarding to see people improve because of your involvement, knowing that you’ve made someone’s life better.
Driver licence holder preferred The shift pattern is 12.5 hours a day, 3-4 days a week including nights and weekends.
Where you will be working
Location: Spring House, Matford Road, Exeter, EX2 4PD. Spring House is a new 6 bed home with individual apartments for people with a learning disability or autism, who are stepping down from a hospital service and is ready to transition into the community for more independent living. This new service will open in March 2021
What you will get
Annual salary of £26,896 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off! On site parking available Wellbeing 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.
About your next employer:
You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move.
Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally.
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Driver licence holder preferred
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 for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Elysium Healthcare
Address Elysium Healthcare
Exeter
EX2 4PD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)