Job Description

This is a 6-month fixed-term Healthcare Assistant role at the Jacobs Neurological Centre in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire. The successful candidate will join a supportive and inclusive team in providing care to individuals with long-term neurological conditions, assisting them in their recovery and improving their quality of life. The role offers a range of benefits, including competitive salary, annual leave, and opportunities for career development and training.
Main duties of the job
As a Healthcare Assistant at the Jacobs Neurological Centre, you will be responsible for providing high-quality care and support to individuals with long-term neurological conditions. This will involve conducting ward rounds, analyzing behaviors, updating patient records, and assisting with personal hygiene. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver tailored care and help patients progress towards leading a valued and fulfilled life. The role requires a positive attitude, compassion, resilience, and vigilance to navigate the challenging environment effectively.
About us
Elysium Healthcare is an established and stable company with a unique approach to healthcare delivery. With over 90 services across England and Wales, the company covers a wide range of specialties, including Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education. As part of the Ramsay Health Care global network, Elysium Healthcare employs over 86,000 people worldwide, offering opportunities for growth and development.
Details
Date posted
19 September 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
25,057.50 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
1385211276
Job locations
Elysium Healthcare
Hertfordshire
CM21 0HH
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 Jacobs Neurological Centre in Sawbridgeworth as a Healthcare Assistant on a fixed term contract 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 long term neurological 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:
Gardens Neurological Centre and Jacobs Neurological Centre have a combined total of 132 beds on the same site in Sawbridgeworth (CM21 0HH), which is on the Hertfordshire and Essex border within easy travelling distance of London and Cambridge.
The two Centres deliver specialist 24-hour nursing and therapy services for people with complex long-term neurological conditions, and brain or spinal injuries who require ongoing support and assistance to maximise functional ability. Recovery is assisted wherever possible, with emphasis placed on maximising each individual's abilities, comfort and quality of life.
Each service has communal lounges, dining rooms, and all bedrooms have en-suite facilities with over 95% on single occupancy. All rooms are adapted to each resident's requirements according to their assessments and needs.
What you will get

• Annual salary of 25,057.50
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) - plus your birthday off!
• Subsidised 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 Jacobs Neurological Centre in Sawbridgeworth as a Healthcare Assistant on a fixed term contract 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 long term neurological 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:
Gardens Neurological Centre and Jacobs Neurological Centre have a combined total of 132 beds on the same site in Sawbridgeworth (CM21 0HH), which is on the Hertfordshire and Essex border within easy travelling distance of London and Cambridge.
The two Centres deliver specialist 24-hour nursing and therapy services for people with complex long-term neurological conditions, and brain or spinal injuries who require ongoing support and assistance to maximise functional ability. Recovery is assisted wherever possible, with emphasis placed on maximising each individual's abilities, comfort and quality of life.
Each service has communal lounges, dining rooms, and all bedrooms have en-suite facilities with over 95% on single occupancy. All rooms are adapted to each resident's requirements according to their assessments and needs.
What you will get

• Annual salary of 25,057.50
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) - plus your birthday off!
• Subsidised 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

• The role requires previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant, along with a caring and compassionate nature. No specific qualifications are mentioned, but the candidate should have the necessary skills and knowledge to provide high-quality care to individuals with neurological conditions.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• The role requires previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant, along with a caring and compassionate nature. No specific qualifications are mentioned, but the candidate should have the necessary skills and knowledge to provide high-quality care to individuals with neurological conditions.

Skills Required