About this role
Job summary
Have you recently completed a psychology degree and are looking to gain meaningful, hands-on clinical experience? Or are you an experienced Healthcare Support Worker ready to take the next step in a specialist setting?
Start your career with purpose and make a real difference where it truly matters.
Main duties of the job
As a Healthcare Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting patients through some of the most challenging moments of their lives. Your empathy, consistency, and determination will help create a safe and therapeutic environment where recovery becomes possible.
What you will be doing
Building positive, therapeutic relationships with patients
Supporting young people with their daily care and treatment plans
Monitoring wellbeing and recording observations accurately
Assisting with documentation and care planning
Supporting patients during times of emotional distress
Working collaboratively with colleagues, families, and external professionals
Carrying out delegated clinical duties under the supervision of the Nurse in Charge
Engaging fully with ongoing training and development
About us
Ellern Mede is an internationally renowned specialist provider of care for people with eating disorders and complex mental health conditions. Our services combine inpatient and outpatient treatment, delivering recovery focused and high dependency care tailored to each individual.
We are proud of our highly skilled multidisciplinary teams, strong clinical leadership, and culture of learning, development, and compassion.
What we offer
Comprehensive induction and specialist eating disorder trainingClear career development and progression pathwaysOngoing clinical supervision and online academic meetingsFree meals during shiftsWorkplace pension schemeBlue Light Card discount schemeEmployee Assistance ProgrammeA supportive environment where your expertise is recognised and valued
Job description Job responsibilities
Building positive, therapeutic relationships with patients
Supporting young people with their daily care and treatment plans
Monitoring wellbeing and recording observations accurately
Assisting with documentation and care planning
Supporting patients during times of emotional distress
Working collaboratively with colleagues, families, and external professionals
Carrying out delegated clinical duties under the supervision of the Nurse in Charge
Engaging fully with ongoing training and development
Please note we do not offer certificate of sponsorship for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths
Desirable
Psychology degree
Experience Essential
Experience working in a healthcare, social care, or education setting
Desirable
Experience supporting individuals with mental health needs, learning disabilities, or autism
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 Ellern Mede Group
Address Holcombe Hill
The Ridgeway
London
Greater London
NW7 4HX
Employer's website https://www.ellernmede.org (Opens in a new tab)