Job summary This is a temporary role as a Healthcare Assistant at Barnet Lane Clinic in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, working with individuals with mental illness, including those diagnosed with a personality disorder. The role involves providing care and support to help people along their recovery pathway towards leading a valued and fulfilled life. The job offers a range of benefits, including a competitive salary, annual leave, and opportunities for career development and training. Main duties of the job As a Healthcare Assistant, you will join an inclusive and supportive team that works together to provide care to people with a range of mental health conditions. Your responsibilities will include ward rounds, analyzing behaviors and adapting care accordingly with colleagues, updating patient records, and providing overall care and support, which may include assisting with personal hygiene. The role can be challenging at times, but it is highly rewarding to see people improve because of your involvement and knowing that you've made someone's life better. About us Elysium Healthcare is an established, stable, and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. The organization has a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, providing opportunities for growth and advancement. Date posted 01 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £25,429 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 1233854768 Job locations Elysium Healthcare Borehamwood WD6 3QU Job description Job responsibilities Be part of making lives better as a Support Worker at Barnet Lane Clinic in Borehamwood and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like. Use your knowledge, experience, and caring nature to make a positive difference to the lives of people with mental illness including those diagnosed with a personality disorder. You’ll be looked after, with a fulfilling career where you’re valued, recognised, and supported, with colleagues there for you and a culture built on kindness and teamwork. There’s also a range of training and development options available to help you achieve your career aspirations, allowing you to grow and succeed as a Support Worker and beyond. Over 2,000 staff had a promotion last year, that’s 25% of the workforce, so the opportunities really are there. 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: Barnet Lane, Elstree, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 3QU You’ll be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team at Barnet Lane Clinic, which is a 30-bed rehabilitation service for people with a mental illness including those diagnosed with a personality disorder. You will work with individuals who may have had placement breakdowns and need intensive review and support to help them move to more independent living, with a focus on supporting people build a better quality of life for themselves and equip them with the skills needed for community living, supportive relationships, and increased independence. What you will get Annual salary of £25,429 (40.25 hours a week) 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 Be part of making lives better as a Support Worker at Barnet Lane Clinic in Borehamwood and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like. Use your knowledge, experience, and caring nature to make a positive difference to the lives of people with mental illness including those diagnosed with a personality disorder. You’ll be looked after, with a fulfilling career where you’re valued, recognised, and supported, with colleagues there for you and a culture built on kindness and teamwork. There’s also a range of training and development options available to help you achieve your career aspirations, allowing you to grow and succeed as a Support Worker and beyond. Over 2,000 staff had a promotion last year, that’s 25% of the workforce, so the opportunities really are there. 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: Barnet Lane, Elstree, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 3QU You’ll be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team at Barnet Lane Clinic, which is a 30-bed rehabilitation service for people with a mental illness including those diagnosed with a personality disorder. You will work with individuals who may have had placement breakdowns and need intensive review and support to help them move to more independent living, with a focus on supporting people build a better quality of life for themselves and equip them with the skills needed for community living, supportive relationships, and increased independence. What you will get Annual salary of £25,429 (40.25 hours a week) 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 in healthcare or working with individuals with mental health conditions would be an advantage. Person Specification Qualifications Essential No specific qualifications are required, but experience in healthcare or working with individuals with mental health conditions would be an advantage. 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 Borehamwood WD6 3QU Employer's website https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)