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 Field House in Alfreton 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 Mental Illness and/or Personality Disorder 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.
Main duties of the job As a Healthcare Assistant at Elysium Healthcare, you will be part of a dedicated team providing care to individuals with mental illnesses and personality disorders. The role involves day-to-day tasks such as participating in ward rounds, analysing patient behaviour, and updating records. The position requires a compassionate and resilient attitude, as well as the ability to adapt care based on each individual's needs. Working in a positive environment, you will help guide patients through their recovery journey, making a tangible difference in their lives. The role offers extensive training and development opportunities, ensuring you have the skills needed to succeed. The job also comes with a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous amount of leave, development support, and assistance with work-life balance. This temporary position in Alfreton includes shifts on nights and weekends and is ideal for individuals from various backgrounds, including childcare, hospitality, and retail, with full training provided for candidates showing potential and transferable skills. Teamwork and a positive culture are highly valued in this role.
About us Elysium Healthcare is a forward-thinking organisation offering specialised mental health services in the UK. With over 80 services across England and Wales, Elysium Healthcare is a part of Ramsay Health Care, a global company known for a wide range of services in mental health, neurological care, and education. This role is based at Field House and Apartments, a rehabilitation service for women with a history of trauma and attachment disorders. The organisation focuses on delivering compassionate care through evidence-based interventions such as trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy and compassion-focused therapy. Elysium Healthcare prioritises staff development, offering career progression and training opportunities that are well-supported by management, ensuring an enriching career path. As part of a larger global entity, the company nurtures a culture that values kindness, inclusivity, and safety, emphasising the overall well-being of both patients and staff and is committed 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 Field House in Alfreton 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 Mental Illness and/or Personality Disorder 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.
We’re keen to hear from individuals from all backgrounds — whether you’re starting your career or bringing experience from sectors like childcare, hospitality, retail or customer service — as we value transferable skills and offer full training for the right candidates.
The shift pattern is 12.5 hours a day, 3-4 days a week including nights and weekends.
Where you will be working
Location: Chesterfield Road, Shirland, Alfreton, Derbyshire DE55 7DT
You will be working at Field House and Apartments, it is an eight bed specialist rehabilitation service for women with a Mental Illness and/or Personality Disorder.
It is a specialist service for women with a Mental Illness and/or Personality Disorder and a history of trauma and/or attachment disorders. 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. You will be working in an environment where there is a strong emphasis on positive risk taking which enables self-reliance and builds trust and self-esteem.
The service focuses on psychological input and provides specialist, evidence based interventions including Trauma focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). There is significant staff expertise in early life trauma and attachment disorder, helping the service user make sense of a trauma history.
What You’ll Get At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:
Hourly Rate of £13.11 The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window. Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub! Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mind Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support. 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time Pension contribution, to help secure your future About your next employer:
Elysium Health care has 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
While specific qualifications are not mentioned for this role, Elysium Healthcare welcomes candidates from various backgrounds, appreciating transferable skills. Experience in sectors like childcare, hospitality, retail, or customer service is valued, and full training is provided for suitable candidates demonstrating potential. Key qualities sought include compassion, resilience, and a positive attitude, particularly given the challenging nature of the environment. The role also emphasises teamwork, kindness, and the ability to make a positive impact on patients' lives through day-to-day care activities. A commitment to personal development and improving patient outcomes is vital in this position.
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
Alfreton
DE55 7DT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)