Job summary This Healthcare Assistant role at the Avalon Centre in Swindon offers a unique opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals with neurological injuries and complex needs. You will be part of a supportive and inclusive team, delivering compassionate care and assisting in their neurobehavioral rehabilitation journey. The role provides competitive benefits, career development support, and the chance to be valued and recognized for your contributions. Main duties of the job As a Healthcare Assistant, you will join an experienced team at the Avalon Centre, a purpose-built neurological facility, to provide care and support to service users with acquired brain injuries and challenging, complex needs. Your duties will include ward rounds, analyzing behaviors, updating patient records, and assisting with personal care. This role requires a positive attitude, compassion, resilience, and vigilance to navigate the rewarding yet challenging environment. The shift pattern is 12.5 hours a day, 3-4 days a week, including days, nights, and weekends. About us Elysium Healthcare is an established and stable company with over 8,000 employees, providing a range of healthcare services across England and Wales. As part of the Ramsay Health Care global network, Elysium offers opportunities for growth and movement within the organization. Date posted 17 September 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary £23,693 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 1157764445 Job locations Elysium Healthcare Swindon SN3 3RT 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 the Avalon Centre in Swindon 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 service users who have neurological injuries, have challenging and complex needs and require a neurobehavioral rehabilitation programme. 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 days, nights and weekends. Where you will be working Location: The Avalon Centre, Edison Park Hindle Way, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3RT You will be working at The Avalon Centre, a purpose built neurological centre for men and women over the age of 18 years, who have an acquired brain injury. The centre has been designed specifically to support people who, because of their injury, have challenging and complex needs and require a neurobehavioral rehabilitation programme. What you will get Annual salary of £23,693 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 are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and 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. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced 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 the Avalon Centre in Swindon 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 service users who have neurological injuries, have challenging and complex needs and require a neurobehavioral rehabilitation programme. 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 days, nights and weekends. Where you will be working Location: The Avalon Centre, Edison Park Hindle Way, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3RT You will be working at The Avalon Centre, a purpose built neurological centre for men and women over the age of 18 years, who have an acquired brain injury. The centre has been designed specifically to support people who, because of their injury, have challenging and complex needs and require a neurobehavioral rehabilitation programme. What you will get Annual salary of £23,693 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 are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and 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. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure. Person Specification Qualifications Essential No specific qualifications are required, but experience as a Healthcare Assistant in the UK is preferred. Person Specification Qualifications Essential No specific qualifications are required, but experience as a Healthcare Assistant in the UK is preferred. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Elysium Healthcare Address Elysium Healthcare Swindon SN3 3RT Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)