This is an opportunity to work as a Healthcare Assistant at the Avalon Centre, a purpose-built neurological centre in Swindon, Wiltshire. The role involves providing care and support to service users with neurological injuries, challenging and complex needs, and who require a neurobehavioral rehabilitation programme. The successful candidate will be part of a supportive and friendly team, with access to training and development to help them achieve their career aspirations.
Main duties of the job
As a Healthcare Assistant at the Avalon Centre, you will join an inclusive and supportive team that works together to provide care to service users with neurological conditions. Your responsibilities will include ward rounds, analyzing behaviors and adapting care accordingly, updating patient records, and providing overall care and support, which may include assisting with personal hygiene. A positive attitude, compassion, resilience, and vigilance are essential in this challenging but rewarding environment, where you can see the positive impact of your work on people's lives.
About us
Elysium Healthcare is a well-established, stable, and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a network of over 90 services across England and Wales, covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education. It is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network operating in 10 countries with over 86,000 employees.
Job responsibilities
Are you a caring and experienced Healthcare Assistant in the UK seeking a fulfilling career where you are valued and supported? Join the team at the Avalon Centre in Swindon and experience meaningful healthcare delivery. You will have access to training and development, working within a supportive and friendly team built on kindness and teamwork.
What you will be doing
You will join an inclusive team providing care to service users with neurological injuries and complex needs, supporting their recovery and helping them lead valued, fulfilling lives. Your daily tasks include ward rounds, behavior analysis, care plan adjustments, record updates, and personal hygiene support. The environment can be challenging, so resilience, compassion, and vigilance are important. The shift pattern is 12.5 hours a day, 3-4 days a week, including days, nights, and weekends.
Where you will be working
Location: The Avalon Centre, Edison Park Hindle Way, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3RT. The centre supports adults over 18 with acquired brain injuries, designed to meet their complex needs through neurobehavioral rehabilitation.
What you will get
* Annual salary of £25,057
* 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) plus your birthday off
* Free meals and parking
* Wellbeing support and activities
* Career development and training opportunities
* Pension scheme
* Life Assurance
* Enhanced Maternity Package
Additional benefits include retail discounts and more.
About your next employer
You will work for a stable, agile company with over 8,000 employees and a broad network of services across England and Wales. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global organization operating in 10 countries with over 86,000 employees.
All staff are committed to safeguarding service users and will undergo safer recruitment procedures, including an Enhanced DBS check.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* No specific qualifications required; experience as a Healthcare Assistant in the UK, along with a caring, compassionate, and resilient nature, is essential.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to check for any criminal convictions.
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