Job Description

This is a Healthcare Assistant role at Dunnock View in Clacton-on-Sea, providing care and support to individuals with a range of mental health conditions. The role offers a competitive annual salary of xc2xa325,058 plus benefits, and the opportunity to work in a supportive and inclusive team environment.Main duties of the jobAs a Healthcare Assistant, you will be part of an inclusive and supportive team that works together to provide care and support to people with a range of mental health conditions. Your day-to-day 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. The role requires a positive attitude, compassion, resilience, and vigilance, as it can be a challenging environment at times. However, it is a hugely rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of others and help them on their recovery pathway.About usElysium Healthcare is 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 career growth and development.Date posted21 April 2025Pay schemeOtherSalaryxc2xa325,058 a yearContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number1285437388Job locationsElysium HealthcareClacton-on-SeaCO16 0BXJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesAre 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 Dunnock View in Clacton- on-Sea 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: Dunnock View, Tendring, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 0BXDunnock View is a 42-bed service, providing treatment for men and women who may have suffered trauma and are affected by Mental Health disorders.A trauma-informed care model is used to focus on length of stay to make sure individuals are able to move as quickly and safely as possible from the service to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them.Service users could be suffering from Acute mental illness, Psychosis, Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Personality Disorder, Dual diagnosis, Self-harm, Substance misuse issues.What you will get:

• Annual salary of xc2xa325,058
• 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 descriptionJob responsibilitiesAre 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 Dunnock View in Clacton- on-Sea 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: Dunnock View, Tendring, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 0BXDunnock View is a 42-bed service, providing treatment for men and women who may have suffered trauma and are affected by Mental Health disorders.A trauma-informed care model is used to focus on length of stay to make sure individuals are able to move as quickly and safely as possible from the service to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them.Service users could be suffering from Acute mental illness, Psychosis, Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Personality Disorder, Dual diagnosis, Self-harm, Substance misuse issues.What you will get:

• Annual salary of xc2xa325,058
• 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 SpecificationQualificationsEssential

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

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

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

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