About this role
Job summary Are you a naturally caring experienced Healthcare Assistant in the UK, able to communicate in British Sign Language and looking for a fulfilling career where youre valued, recognised and supported? If you want to make a positive difference to the lives of others and be culturally sensitive then join All Saints Hospital as a Healthcare Assistant. As a Healthcare Assistant at Elysium 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. We are actively recruiting for those who have experience within a Mental Health setting only. What you will be doing: Your day-to-day role will involve supporting individuals with daily living skills, actively engaging in activities meaningful to those you are supporting both in the service and within the community, updating resident records and feeding back relevant information to members of your team, and providing overall care and support, which may include assisting with personal care. The shift pattern is 12 hours a day, 3-4 days a week includin
Main duties of the job The role of an Experienced Healthcare Assistant at Elysium Healthcare involves supporting individuals in a mental health setting. The key responsibilities include aiding individuals with their daily living skills and engaging them in meaningful activities both within the community and the service. Maintaining and updating resident records, as well as providing feedback to team members, are integral parts of the job. The role also entails providing personal care and support. The job offers a temporary position with an hourly rate of £13.11, with shift patterns of 12-hour days, 3-4 days a week including nights and weekends. Applicants must be proficient in British Sign Language and have experience within a mental health setting, specifically for individuals who are d/Deaf or have communication needs. The position offers career progression opportunities and training to help achieve professional goals. Elysium Healthcare prioritizes cultivating a friendly team environment built on kindness and teamwork, with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing and growth.
About us Elysium Healthcare is a well-established provider of mental health services in the UK, renowned for its unique approach to care delivery. The company operates over 80 services across England and Wales, employing more than 8,000 staff. Elysium specializes in various areas including Mental Health, Neurological services, Learning Disabilities, Autism, and services for children and education. The organization is part of Ramsay Health Care, which is a global network extending across 10 countries with over 86,000 employees worldwide. Elysium focuses on creating a culturally sensitive environment and values a multidisciplinary team approach, which includes both deaf and hearing staff members. The company is committed to inclusive recruitment practices and aims to support and advance the careers of its employees while providing them with a comprehensive benefits package. Elysium's services such as All Saints Hospital are tailored for d/Deaf individuals or those with complex communication needs, ensuring their independence and well-being with expert care and intervention.
Job description Job responsibilities
Are you a naturally caring experienced Healthcare Assistant in the UK, able to communicate in British Sign Language and looking for a fulfilling career where you’re valued, recognised and supported?
If you want to make a positive difference to the lives of others and be culturally sensitive then join All Saints Hospital as a Healthcare Assistant.
As a Healthcare Assistant at Elysium 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.
We are actively recruiting for those who have experience within a Mental Health setting only.
What you will be doing:
Your day-to-day role will involve supporting individuals with daily living skills, actively engaging in activities meaningful to those you are supporting both in the service and within the community, updating resident records and feeding back relevant information to members of your team, and providing overall care and support, which may include assisting with personal care.
The shift pattern is 12 hours a day, 3-4 days a week including nights and weekends.
About you:
You may be d/Deaf yourself Have experience working or living with d/Deaf people before You can sign in BSL Able to Sign BSL to a minimum of Level 2 You have a strong work ethic and are a team player Want to work with d/Deaf people Have an interest in helping d/Deaf people with Mental Health problems Where you will be working: Location: 159 Grange Avenue, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL8 4EF All Saints Hospital is a specialist Mental Health service for people who are d/Deaf or have complex communication needs. It is a culturally sensitive service which has been created to provide support and rehabilitation with care and intervention from both deaf and hearing members of staff. You will be working at a multidisciplinary team at All Saints Hospital which have self-contained flats for men over 18 years old, to help them move along their care pathway to more independent living.
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 Free meals and onsite/free parking 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
Able to Sign BSL to a minimum of Level 2. Have experience working or living with d/Deaf people before. You may be d/Deaf yourself.
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
Oldham
OL8 4EF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)