Job Description

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 fulfillment.
Main duties of the job
As a Healthcare Assistant at Spring House, you will be part of an inclusive and supportive team that works collaboratively to deliver high-quality care to people with learning disabilities and autism. Your responsibilities will include participating in ward rounds, analyzing behaviors, and adapting care accordingly, updating patient records, and providing overall personal care and support. The role requires a positive attitude, compassion, resilience, and vigilance to navigate the sometimes challenging environment, but the reward of seeing clients improve and knowing you've made a meaningful impact on their lives is immense.
About us
Elysium Healthcare is an established and agile healthcare provider with over 8,000 employees and a network of over 90 services across England and Wales. As part of the global Ramsay Health Care group, the company offers a unique approach to care delivery and a wide range of opportunities for professional growth and development.
Details
Date posted
08 September 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
26,896 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
1379235256
Job locations
Elysium Healthcare
Exeter
EX2 4PD
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 Spring House in Exeter 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 learning disability and Autism 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: 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, who are stepping down from a hospital service and is ready to transition into the community for more independent living. This new service will open in March 2021
What you will get

• Annual salary of 26,896
• 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 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 Spring House in Exeter 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 learning disability and Autism 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: 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, who are stepping down from a hospital service and is ready to transition into the community for more independent living. This new service will open in March 2021
What you will get

• Annual salary of 26,896
• 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 Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• No specific qualifications are required, but experience as a Healthcare Assistant in the UK is preferred. The role calls for a naturally caring and compassionate individual who is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of others.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• No specific qualifications are required, but experience as a Healthcare Assistant in the UK is preferred. The role calls for a naturally caring and compassionate individual who is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of others.

Skills Required