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Bank Healthcare Assistant

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Job Description

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 The Woodmill in Cullompton, 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 The Woodmill 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 hou

Main duties of the job

The role of Bank Healthcare Assistant at Elysium Healthcare allows experienced individuals the flexibility and control to select shifts that suit their lifestyle and financial needs. After a paid two-week induction, successful candidates will have access to shifts at The Woodmill facility in Cullompton, with future opportunities to work at other Elysium services in the region. There is no mandatory number of hours required; however, frequent working is advised to retain familiarity and knowledge. Shifts, including weekdays, nights, and weekends, can be conveniently booked through an app. Employees benefit from an hourly rate that includes a 12.07% holiday allowance uplift and receive various benefits such as free meals on duty and free parking. The position requires experience in a mental health setting and involves supporting individuals with Mental Health conditions. Elysium Healthcare operates 24/7, offering 12.5-hour shifts and a zero-hour contract to allow flexibility in shift selection.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is a well-established and growing company with over 8,000 employees, offering care services across more than 80 locations in England and Wales. Their services span Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, providing ample opportunities for employee growth and movement within the organization. As part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network with operations in 10 countries and over 86,000 employees worldwide, Elysium Healthcare is committed to providing excellent care through a unique approach. They focus on creating a supportive working environment, recognizing the impact of their employees, and promoting inclusive and accessible recruitment practices as a Disability Confident employer. Staff at Elysium are expected to uphold the welfare and safeguarding responsibilities towards service users. All potential candidates undergo a DBS disclosure as part of the safer recruitment process.

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 The Woodmill in Cullompton, 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 The Woodmill 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, plus have access to a range of benefits including free meals on duty, free parking and more.

This role requires experience working in a mental health setting.

What you will be doing

You will join the team that works well together to provide care for people with Mental Health conditions. 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: Exeter Road, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1EA

The Woodmill is a 18 bed unit creates a pathway for patients to step down through their recovery. Ivy is a 6 bed admission area and Rose is a 12 bed rehabilitation area, with the option to flex within the 12 bed area to a four bed section that can create a further step down with a separate entrance for those patients that are progressing well and are preparing for discharge to the community.

The aim of the service is to support women to improve their self-worth, build a better quality of life for themselves and to equip them with the skills needed for community living and increased independence.

What you will get

  • An hourly rate of up to £12.85 (plus a 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:

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with 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 working in a mental health setting is required. The role is suitable for experienced Healthcare Assistants, Support Workers, or Care Workers with a positive attitude, resilience, and compassion to work effectively in a challenging environment.

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

Cullompton

EX15 1EA

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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