Healthcare Assistant

As a Healthcare Assistant at Elysium Healthcare, you will play a pivotal role in supporting individuals with mental health conditions in achieving their personal goals and leading valued lives. You will work at Wellesley Hospital, a modern facility with 101 beds dedicated to mental health and learning disabilities. The role involves providing comprehensive care, updating patient records, and working closely with colleagues in ward rounds and care planning. You will benefit from a supportive environment, career development opportunities, and a range of benefits including a generous leave package, wellbeing support, and financial perks. The role is both challenging and rewarding, requiring compassion, resilience, and a positive attitude.

As a Healthcare Assistant, you are key to supporting the people in your care both physically and emotionally to achieve their personal goal and allow them to lead a full and valued life. If you are dedicated and compassionate, join Wellesley Hospital and be part of making lives better at a well-established healthcare facility.

You will enjoy a fulfilling career as an Elysium Healthcare Assistant, where you’re valued, recognised, and supported, with colleagues there for you and a culture built on kindness and teamwork.

There’s also a range of training and development options available to help you achieve your career aspirations, allowing you to grow and succeed as a Healthcare Assistant and beyond.

“I have supportive colleagues who make the day progress very well and we work as a team. In addition, I have a supportive ward manager. They are always there to listen and help us.”

Healthcare Worker, Wellesley Hospital

You will join an inclusive and supportive team that works well together to provide care to people with a range of Mental Health 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.

The shift pattern is 12.5 (Including a 1 hour break) hour days, 3-4 days a week including nights and weekends, 40.25 hours per week.

Where you will be working

Location: Westpark 26, Chelston, Wellington, Somerset, TA21 9FF

You will be working at Wellesley Hospital, a purpose built 101 bed hospital in Wellington (Somerset) for men and women with Mental Health needs.

There are 6 wards for people with Mental Health needs and 1 ward for people with Learning Disabilities and Autism.

The Wellesley Hospital built in 2017 works alongside Devon Partnership NHS Trust, Avon and Wiltshire Foundation Trust, Cornwall Foundation Trust, 2gether Foundation Trust, and Livewell to deliver the best possible environment for patients with Mental Health issues.

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:

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 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

Elysium Healthcare is a prominent provider in the healthcare sector, employing more than 8,000 staff across over 80 facilities in England and Wales. Specializing in mental health, neurological care, learning disabilities, and children's services, Elysium offers extensive professional development and career progression opportunities. Being part of Ramsay Health Care, Elysium benefits from a global network that spans over 10 countries with 86,000 employees worldwide. Elysium is committed to inclusive recruitment practices and the safeguarding of service users, ensuring all prospective employees undergo a DBS check. The organisation is dedicated to providing a supportive work environment and a comprehensive rewards system.

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