About this role
Job summary Are you an experienced Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker wanting control and flexibility to work the shifts you want? Whether youre looking for extra shifts to boost your income or a flexible job that fits around your lifestyle, if youre an experienced Healthcare Assistant in the UK you can join our staff bank and, after completing a paid two-week induction, youll have access to available shifts at Ann House in Kendall, plus the potential future option to work bank shifts regionally at other Elysium services across the region. There is no minimum number of hours that you need to work, although it is recommended to work as often as you can to ensure your induction knowledge and familiarity with the service is retained. Weekdays, nights and weekend shifts are regularly available, which are easy to view and book through an app. Within a few taps youll have the shifts at Ann House secured that you want. Whether your nursing experience is from the NHS or private sector, you can join the team as a Bank Healthcare Assistant with an hourly rate that includes a 12.07% uplift to cover annual leave.
Main duties of the job The role of the Bank Healthcare Assistant at Elysium Healthcare offers flexibility and control over shifts for experienced Healthcare Assistants or Support Workers. After completing a paid two-week induction, you can access available shifts at Ann House in Kendal, with the potential to work regionally in other Elysium services. Shifts can be easily booked via an app. There is no minimum hours requirement, though frequent work is suggested to maintain service knowledge. The service caters to individuals with Learning Disabilities and Autism, aiming for their empowerment and improvement. The role requires a positive attitude, resilience, and compassion, with 12.5-hour standard shifts available 24/7. Elysium Healthcare provides a rewarding experience with benefits like weekly pay, free meals, and wellbeing support. The organisation supports a balance between work and personal life, ensuring you deliver quality healthcare.
About us Elysium Healthcare employs over 8,000 people, offering a unique approach to care delivery. With more than 80 services across England and Wales, the organisation covers areas like Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education. It is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global entity spanning 10 countries and employing over 86,000 individuals. Elysium Healthcare champions inclusive, accessible recruitment, ensuring staff adherence to welfare promotion and safeguarding of service users. This commitment is part of its ethos, with Elysium following safer recruitment practices for all appointments. Elysium prides itself on enabling growth and career movement within its expansive network, ensuring career development for employees while maintaining quality care for its service users.
Job description Job responsibilities
Are you an experienced Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker wanting control and flexibility to work the shifts you want?
Whether you’re looking for extra shifts to boost your income or a flexible job that fits around your lifestyle, if you’re an experienced Healthcare Assistant in the UK you can join our staff bank and, after completing a paid two-week induction, you’ll have access to available shifts at Ann House in Kendall, plus the potential future option to work bank shifts regionally at other Elysium services across the region.
There is no minimum number of hours that you need to work, although it is recommended to work as often as you can to ensure your induction knowledge and familiarity with the service is retained.
Weekdays, nights and weekend shifts are regularly available, which are easy to view and book through an app. Within a few taps you’ll have the shifts at Ann House secured that you want.
Whether your nursing experience is from the NHS or private sector, you can join the team as a Bank Healthcare Assistant with an hourly rate that includes a 12.07% uplift to cover annual leave.
What you will be doing:
You will join the team that works well together to provide care for people with Learning Disabilities and Autism. Whether you are currently a Healthcare Assistant, Support Worker or Care Worker, you will utilise your experience to support people to lead a valued and fulfilled life.
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; being able to do something today that they couldn’t do last week because of you.
With Elysium, you’ll get to experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like as you make a real difference to some of the most vulnerable people in society, with plenty to keep you engaged and motivated as you’re rewarded and enjoy a fulfilling role.
The service operates 24/7 with 12.5 hour standard shifts. As a Healthcare Assistant on our bank you’ll be on a zero hour contract, giving you the freedom to choose which shifts you want to work each week.
Where you will be working:
Location: Ann Street, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6AA
Ann House provides a specialist provision with enhanced levels of support which allows people with continuing challenging behaviour and high support needs to be cared for in the least restrictive setting possible, but within a service which is robust and structured enough to meet their ongoing needs and risks. The service ensures people lead good and meaningful everyday lives, where they have choice and control, accessing mainstream services and facilities, engaging in work and training, in leisure opportunities, hobbies and areas of personal interest. Ann House encourages people to be as independent as possible with the long-term aim of people moving onto a more independent living setting.
What you will get:
An hourly rate of £14.40 (inclusive of 12.07% Holiday Allowance Uplift) Weekly pay! Two-week paid induction App access to book shifts easily and quickly Free meals and parking Mandatory training to ensure you are fully able to do your job at the best of your ability Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance About your next employer:
Elysium Healthcare 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
Experience as a Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker.
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
Kendal
LA9 6AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)