About this role
Job summary
As a Healthcare Assistant, 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
Main duties of the job
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.
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 caretailored to each individual.
We are proud of ourhighly skilled multidisciplinary teams, strong clinical leadership, and culture of learning, development, and compassion.
What we offer
Comprehensive induction and specialist eating disorder training
Clear career development and progression pathways
Ongoing clinical supervision and online academic meetings
Free meals during shifts
Workplace pension scheme
Blue Light Card discount scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
A supportive environment where your expertise is recognised and valued.
Job description Job responsibilities
As a Healthcare Assistant, 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
Person Specification
Qualification 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 2 Warick Road
Barnet
Greater London
EN5 5EE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ellernmede.org (Opens in a new tab)