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 Assistant 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 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 patientsSupporting young people with their daily care and treatment plansMonitoring wellbeing and recording observations accuratelyAssisting with documentation and care planningSupporting patients during times of emotional distressWorking collaboratively with colleagues, families, and external professionalsCarrying out delegated clinical duties under the supervision of the Nurse in Charge
Engaging fully with ongoing training and developmentWhat we are looking for?
A genuine passion for supporting children and young peopleEmotional resilience and the ability to work in challenging situations
Strong communication and teamwork skillsA commitment to high-quality, compassionate care
Previous healthcare experience is desirable but not essential, as comprehensive training will be provided.
About us
Ellern Mede Ridgeway is a 26-bed hospital providing inpatient treatment for children and young people aged 8-18 years with complex health needs including disordered eating and Eating Disorders.
The team has a longestablished record of helping children and young people achieve meaningful recovery outcomes. Over the past 21 years, the service has brought hope and progress to hundreds of patients and their families.
The Care Quality Commission rates Ellern Mede Ridgeway as Good across all five key lines of enquiry: safe, effective, caring, responsive, and well-led.
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 plansMonitoring wellbeing and recording observations accuratelyAssisting with documentation and care planning
Supporting patients during times of emotional distressWorking collaboratively with colleagues, families, and external professionalsCarrying out delegated clinical duties under the supervision of the Nurse in Charge
Engaging fully with ongoing training and developmentBenefitsComprehensive induction and specialist eating disorder trainingClear career progression pathwaysOnline Academic MeetingsFree meals during shiftsWorkplace pension schemeBlue Light Discount SchemeEmployee Assistance Programme
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Essential GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Math
Desirable
Studying toward or holding a qualification in Health and Social care
Experience Essential
Working in a healthcare, social care, or education settin Basic understanding of mental health and safeguarding principle Compassionate, patient, and resilient; able to maintain professional boundaries Willingness to work shifts (days, nights, weekends) as part of a 24-hour services
Desirable
Supporting individuals with mental health needs, learning disabilities, or autism Awareness of trauma-informed or autism-informed practice Reflective and committed to professional development Full UK driving licence
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 Ellern Mede Ridgeway
The Ridgeway
Holcombe Hill
Mill Hill
Greater London
NW7 4HX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ellernmede.org (Opens in a new tab)