About this role
Job summary The position of Healthcare Assistant at Elysium Healthcare offers a temporary role based in Atherton, specifically at The Spinney hospital. This role actively seeks male candidates to efficiently assist male patients dealing with personality disorders and/or mental illness. The position is designed to make a positive impact on the lives of patients by providing dedicated care and support. With a focus on teamwork and empathy, the environment is described as both challenging and rewarding. Employees will benefit from extensive training opportunities, a supportive team culture, comprehensive benefits, and more, all aimed at enhancing their career and personal growth.
Main duties of the job As a Healthcare Assistant with Elysium Healthcare at The Spinney, you'll be responsible for providing essential care to male patients with mental health conditions. Your tasks will include assisting with ward rounds, analyzing patient behavior, updating records, and possibly aiding in personal hygiene. The position demands resilience and empathy, dealing with various mental health challenges while working within a skilled multidisciplinary team. Situated in a secure yet therapeutic environment, The Spinney is designed for comprehensive care and rehabilitation of its patients. The role promises personal fulfillment by making a substantial difference in the lives of the residents.
About us Elysium Healthcare is a part of the global Ramsay Health Care network, which spans across 10 countries. In the UK alone, Elysium employs over 8,000 people, offering numerous services in mental health, learning disabilities, and more. The company is committed to delivering high-quality care through its network of over 90 services across England and Wales. It is a Disability Confident employer focusing on inclusive recruitment and safeguarding the welfare of service users. With a comprehensive benefits package, Elysium is dedicated to supporting and developing its workforce.
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?
We are actively encouraging male candidates to apply for this position, this is to efficiently assist the male residents at the hospital
If you want to make a positive difference to the lives of others and change lives for the better, then join the team at The Spinney in Atherton 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 for male patients with personality disorder and/or mental illness. 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.
Where you will be working
Location: Everest Road, Atherton, Manchester, M46 9NT
You will be working at The Spinney, a service which offer a range of care settings for male patients with personality disorder and/or mental illness. The purpose-built medium, low secure and rehabilitation wards, as well as a psychiatric intensive care unit (PICU) are all set within an 11 acre site with extensive woodland and landscaped areas.
You will be working alongside a multidisciplinary team at The Spinney who have previously been recognised by the Association of Psychological Therapies (APT) for their ability to reinforce positive behaviour, prevention of challenging behaviour and successful interventions in a secure care setting.
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/subsidised meals and onsite/local 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 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
Applicants ideally should have experience in healthcare support, particularly in mental health settings. While formal professional registration is not required, candidates must demonstrate a caring nature, resilience, and the motivation to support vulnerable people.
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
Atherton
M46 9NT
Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)