Overview
Job summary: This Healthcare Assistant role at Elysium Healthcare's Spring House in Exeter offers the opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals with learning disabilities and autism. The position involves providing compassionate and supportive care, working closely with a dedicated team to help clients along their recovery pathway towards greater independence and fulfilment.
Responsibilities
* Join an inclusive and supportive team that delivers high-quality care to people with learning disabilities and autism.
* Participate in ward rounds, analyse behaviours, and adapt care accordingly.
* Update patient records and provide overall personal care and support (including assistance with personal hygiene).
* Maintain a positive attitude, compassion, resilience and vigilance to navigate the environment.
* Contribute to a culture built on kindness and teamwork; support colleagues to achieve care goals.
* Shift pattern: 12.5 hours per day, 3–4 days a week, including nights and weekends.
What you will get
* Annual salary of £26,896
* The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off
* Free meals and parking
* Wellbeing support and activities to help maintain a great work–life balance
* Career development and training opportunities
* Pension contribution
* Life assurance
* Enhanced Maternity Package
There are additional benefits including retail discounts and special offers.
Location
Spring House, Matford Road, Exeter, EX2 4PD. Spring House is a new 6-bed home with individual apartments for people with a learning disability or autism, transitioning from a hospital service to community living.
About your next employer
Elysium Healthcare is an established provider with over 8,000 employees and a network of over 90 services across England and Wales. It is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global group with a presence in ten countries and more than 86,000 employees.
Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment practices and is a Disability Confident employer. All staff are expected to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. All candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.
Qualifications
Essential
No specific qualifications are required, but experience as a Healthcare Assistant in the UK is preferred. The role requires a naturally caring and compassionate individual who is dedicated to making a positive difference.
Experience and attributes
A positive attitude, compassion, resilience and vigilance are important to succeed in this role. The environment can be challenging, but it is rewarding to see people improve because of your involvement.
Other details
Disclosures: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975; a DBS check will be required.
Employer details: Elysium Healthcare, Exeter, EX2 4PD. Website: Elysium Healthcare (summary, no external links).
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