Job summary

The role of a Healthcare Assistant at Braeburn House in Salford involves providing compassionate and supportive care to people with a range of mental health conditions.

You will be part of an inclusive and collaborative team, working to help individuals progress in their recovery journey and lead a fulfilling life.

The position offers a range of benefits, including competitive salary, generous leave, and opportunities for professional development.

Main duties of the job

As a Healthcare Assistant, you will be responsible for carrying out ward rounds, analyzing behaviors, updating patient records, and providing overall care and support, which may include assisting with personal hygiene.

You will need to have a positive attitude, compassion, resilience, and vigilance to work in this challenging yet rewarding environment.

The shift pattern is 12.5 hours a day, 3-4 days a week, including nights and weekends.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is an established and stable company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to delivering high-quality care.

The organization operates a network of over 90 services across England and Wales, covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, providing opportunities for growth and career progression.

Date posted

31 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23,693 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1233666697

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Salford

M6 7DU

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you a naturally caring experienced Healthcare Assistant in the UK, looking for your career to be fulfilling, where you’re valued, recognised and supported?

If you want to make a positive difference to the lives of others and change lives for the better, then join the team at Braeburn House in Salford as a Healthcare Assistant and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

You’ll have access to a range of training and development options to help you achieve your career aspirations, while working as part of a supportive and friendly team in a culture built on kindness and teamwork.

What you will be doing:

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 hours a day, 3-4 days a week including nights and weekends.

Where you will be working:
Location: Charles Street, Salford, Manchester, M6 7DU You will be working at Braeburn House, a modern purpose-built rehabilitation and recovery service for males suffering from a primary diagnosis of mental illness that have already progressed in their journey of recovery but still require further support and intensive interventions.

What you will get:
• Annual Salary of £23,693.

• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!.

• Free meals and parking.

• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
• Pension contribution to secure your future.
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
• Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.

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 90 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you a naturally caring experienced Healthcare Assistant in the UK, looking for your career to be fulfilling, where you’re valued, recognised and supported?

If you want to make a positive difference to the lives of others and change lives for the better, then join the team at Braeburn House in Salford as a Healthcare Assistant and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

You’ll have access to a range of training and development options to help you achieve your career aspirations, while working as part of a supportive and friendly team in a culture built on kindness and teamwork.

What you will be doing:

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 hours a day, 3-4 days a week including nights and weekends.

Where you will be working:
Location: Charles Street, Salford, Manchester, M6 7DU You will be working at Braeburn House, a modern purpose-built rehabilitation and recovery service for males suffering from a primary diagnosis of mental illness that have already progressed in their journey of recovery but still require further support and intensive interventions.

What you will get:
• Annual Salary of £23,693.

• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!.

• Free meals and parking.

• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
• Pension contribution to secure your future.
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
• Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time.

There is also a range of other benefits including retail discounts, special offers and much more.

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 90 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
• No specific qualifications are required, but experience as a Healthcare Assistant in the UK is preferred.

The role requires a caring and compassionate nature, as well as the ability to work effectively within a team and adapt to the needs of the individuals in your care.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential
• No specific qualifications are required, but experience as a Healthcare Assistant in the UK is preferred.

The role requires a caring and compassionate nature, as well as the ability to work effectively within a team and adapt to the needs of the individuals in your care.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Salford

M6 7DU

Employer's website

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