About this role
Job summary This temporary position as a Healthcare Assistant at Elysium Healthcare is based in Potters Bar. The role focuses on providing high-quality care to young people with mental health conditions as part of the Children and Young People's Mental Health Service (CYPMHS). The job offers an annual base salary of £25,058 and involves working with both adults and young people suffering from a range of acute mental health conditions. The position is demanding but rewarding, requiring excellent communication skills and a natural compassion for helping others. Shift patterns include nights and weekends, with both full-time and part-time opportunities available.
Main duties of the job If you know what it means to provide high quality care to young people with mental health conditions, and how rewarding and meaningful working in Children and Young People's Mental Health Service (CYPMHS) can be, then you're probably the person we're looking for. Being a Healthcare Assistant in CYPMHS isnt a tick-box exercise. Its about making a positive difference and shaping the future of peoples lives from an early age, helping them to have a bright future. Choosing to be a Healthcare Assistant at Potters Bar Clinic means that you will have a genuine desire to help others, compassion without judgement, and the motivation to help to the best of your ability everyday.
About us Elysium Healthcare, part of Ramsay Health Care, employs over 8,000 individuals and operates a network of over 90 services across England and Wales. Specializing in Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities, and Autism care, the organisation is committed to comprehensive and inclusive care delivery. Elysium Healthcare values the contributions of its staff, offering comprehensive benefits packages designed to support wellbeing, career development, and future security. As a Disability Confident employer, the organisation focuses on inclusive recruitment processes, ensuring all staff understand the importance of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all service users.
Job description Job responsibilities
If you know what it means to provide high quality care to young people with mental health conditions, and how rewarding and meaningful working in Children and Young People's Mental Health Service (CYPMHS) can be, then you’re probably the person we’re looking for.
Being a Healthcare Assistant in CYPMHS isn’t a tick-box exercise. It’s not just about the pay check. It’s about making a positive difference and shaping the future of people’s lives from an early age, helping them to have a bright future. What’s more precious than that?
Choosing to be a Healthcare Assistant at Potters Bar Clinic means that you will have:
A genuine natural desire to help others Compassion without judgement or bias Understanding of what they’re going through Knowledge of how best to help young people in your care Motivation to want to help them to the best of your ability every day… Full time 37.5 hours per week and part-time (3 shifts per week) are available, and whether you are looking to start a new career or already work in healthcare through the NHS or private sector, you will receive all necessary training and support to join the team.
If you are looking to become a Healthcare Assistant for the first time, then watch this interactive video to gain insights into the reality of working in this environment. Its highly rewarding but can be quite challenging and different to what you might expect.
*You must live in the UK and have the Right to Work full time in the UK. Student visas are not accepted*
What you will be doing
You’ll be working with adults and young people with a range of acute mental health conditions, which will bring daily challenges and require you to be focused, engaged and have really good personal awareness and communication skills. This doesn’t mean just being able to talk or write, but being able to pick up on body language, social cues, and to be able to react and respond appropriately, fully explaining in a way that people in your care will understand.
You will be working as part of an inclusive and supportive team that works well together to provide care, using your naturally compassionate nature and knowledge and skills to support people through their care pathway to lead a fulfilled life.
Being a good Healthcare Assistant will come naturally to you, and helping other people isn’t just a job, it’s part of who you are. If this sounds like you, then apply now and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like.
Where you will be working
Location: 190 Barnet Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 2SE
Potters Bar Clinic comprises two acute mental health wards for adult men and women, and two CAMHS Tier 4 low secure wards for young people aged 13-18.
Located in a residential area, Potters Bar Clinic is only a one minute drive from the M25 and a short bus ride from Potters Bar Train Station with a bus stop right outside, making it an easy commute for most.
The shift patterns include working nights and weekends (3 months of the year on nights, on average), 12.5 hours a day, 3-4 days a week with a one-hour unpaid break. On a Full-Time Contract you will work Wednesday, Thursday and Friday one week and Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday the following week on a 2-week rolling rota. Shift times are 7.15am-7.45pm.
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:
Annual base salary of £25,058 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 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 90 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
A genuine natural desire to help others, compassion, understanding of mental health conditions, and motivation to help to the best of one's ability.
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
Potters Bar
EN6 2SE
Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)