Are you a naturally caring and experienced Healthcare Assistant in the UK, looking for a fulfilling career where you're valued, recognised, and supported?
If you want to make a positive difference in the lives of others and improve lives for the better, join the team at The Dean Neurological Centre in Gloucester 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 complex neurological conditions, using your knowledge and skills to help people along their recovery pathway towards leading a valued and fulfilled life.
Your daily tasks will include unit handovers, analysing behaviours and adapting care accordingly with colleagues, updating patient records, and providing overall care and support, which may include assisting with personal hygiene.
This environment can be challenging at times, so a positive attitude, compassion, resilience, and vigilance are important. It is hugely rewarding to see people improve because of your involvement, knowing that you've made a difference in someone's life.
The shift pattern is 12.5 hours a day, 3-4 days a week, including nights and weekends, totaling 37.5 hours per week.
Other Responsibilities
* Assisting with daily living activities, e.g., feeding, showering, and toilet assistance
* Utilising equipment to move residents when necessary
* Maintaining cleanliness of the workplace and updating cleaning schedules daily
* Communicating with residents' families, external visitors, and colleagues
Where You Will Be Working
Location: The Dean Neurological Centre, Tewkesbury Road, Gloucester, GL2 9EE
The Centre has 60 beds in Gloucester (GL2 9EE), located on the outskirts of the town with easy access from Gloucester, Cheltenham, and surrounding areas.
It delivers specialist 24-hour nursing and therapy services for people with complex long-term neurological conditions requiring ongoing support. It focuses on maximising individual abilities, comfort, independence, and quality of life, with facilities including high dependency bedrooms, therapy areas, gardens, gym, and minibus.
What You Will Get
* Annual salary of £25,057
* 33 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) plus your birthday off
* Subsidised meals and parking
* Wellbeing support and activities for work-life balance
* Career development and training opportunities
* Pension contributions
* Life Assurance
* Enhanced Maternity Package
Additional benefits include retail discounts, special offers, and more.
About Your Next Employer
You will work for an established, stable, and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to care. With over 90 services across England and Wales in Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education sectors, there are opportunities for growth and advancement.
Elysium Healthcare, part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network in 10 countries employing over 86,000 people, is committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding service users. All staff are required to understand their responsibility in promoting welfare. An Enhanced DBS disclosure is mandatory for candidates.
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