Job summary
Have you recently completed a degree in Psychology/ Sociology/ Health and Social Care or similar discipline and are looking to kick start your career? or Are you experienced in working in the healthcare sector and looking for a new challenge?
We are looking for driven and passionate individuals to join our team and be a part of the fantastic support network we have created for our patients. It is a unique opportunity to learn new skills and be directly involved with the care of our patients. We offer all in house training which will cover all the essential knowledge and procedures you must know when working with us.
You have the opportunity to make a difference - to change our patients lives. Though the role can be challenging at times, it can also be extremely rewarding.
Main duties of the job
As a healthcare assistant you will be working directly with our patients, being apart of their support network and patient care treatment.
You will be expected to understand our patients needs as stated in their care plan and prioritise their well being at all times.
As a healthcare assistant you can expected to;
- Implement care plan requirements
- Assisting in feeds,
- Partaking in various activities with our patients,
- Attend to personal care needs,
- Be involved in supervisions,
- Always be vigilant and aware of the patients safety at all times,
- Report any incidents and be aware of safeguarding,
- Make our patients feel safe and respected,
- And most importantly being someone they can trust.
We can accommodate Full Time and Part Time Hours. -
On all shifts, you will be expected to work 2 weekend per months and be flexible to working day and night shifts.-
- Working with children and young people with eating disorders can be exceptionally challenging.
- You will need to be emotionally resilient at times, however you will be working as part of team who will support you as well.
- A full enhanced DBS is required for this role. If you do not currently have one, we are able to complete the application on your behalf*
What are we looking for?
- Recently graduated with a degree in Psychology/Sociology/ Health care or of a similar discipline.
- Individuals that are highly experienced in working in a health care setting.
- Experience working with young children or within a CAMHS setting.
- Have knowledge or an understanding of eating disorders and patient treatment --
Additional HCA Benefits -
- 230 hours Annual Leave - pro rata for Part Time workers
- HCA Scholarship fund*
- Holiday fund*
- Additional Responsibilities Payment*
- Paid sick pay (after 1 year)
- Free Meals At Work
- Comprehensive Induction Specialist
- Eating Disorders Training
- Workplace Pension Scheme
- Blue Light Discount Scheme
- Employee Assistance
- Programme Career Progression Opportunities
About us
Ellern Mede has been providing evidence-based specialised treatment for children and young people with eating disorders since 2000. We support children and young people as inpatients aged 8 to 18 years as well as young adults aged 18 to 25, and outpatients aged 12 to 25. We offer a full care pathway to achieve exceptional rates of recovery. We can assist young people who are emerging from CAMHS to continue into adult services, to the community or back home. We never give up on a patient We have four hospitals: Ridgeway offers 28 inpatient beds for children and young people aged 8 to 18 years old across three units, Lask, Nunn and the Cottage. Barnet offers up to 16 inpatient beds across two units, Ash and Rowan. These are split between young people under and over 18. Moorgate offers 12 inpatient beds across two units, Aztec and Inca, Aztec being for 18 to 25 year olds and Inca being for people under 18. Derby offers 17 inpatient beds across two units, Trent and Derwent, Trent being for 18 to 25 year olds and Derwent being for people under 18.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Health Care Assistant – Ellern Mede
Location: Moorgate, Rotherham
Salary: £24,000.00
Who are we?
Ellern Mede is an internationally renowned specialist service for people with eating disorders and our expert clinicians offer both, inpatient and outpatient treatments, tailor-made to each individual. We offer short term recovery-focused treatment, as well as high dependency intensive treatment for complex, challenging cases. Within the Ellern Mede Group, we currently have 4 active sites which includes Moorgate (Rotherham), Derby, Barnet and Ridgeway (outer London).
Are you a psychology graduate or have experience working in a healthcare setting and are looking for the next step in your career?
Job Role:
As a healthcare assistant you will be working directly with our patients, being apart of their support network and patient care treatment. You will be expected to understand our patients needs as stated in their care plan and prioritise their well being at all times.
As a healthcare assistant you can expected to;
- Implement care plan requirements
- Assisting in feeds,
- Partaking in various activities with our patients,
- Attend to personal care needs,
- Be involved in supervisions,
- Always be vigilant and aware of the patients safety at all times,
- Report any incidents and be aware of safeguarding,
- Make our patients feel safe and respected,
- And most importantly being someone they can trust.
Our Moorgate site, offers 12 inpatient beds across two units, Aztec and Inca, Aztec being for 18 to 25 year olds and Inca being for people under 18, as a healthcare assistant you will be expected to work on both wards.
We can accommodate various shift patterns to suit your schedule ranging from part time hours to full time hours.
On all shifts, you will be expected to work 2 weekend per months and be flexible to working day and night shifts
Working with children and young people with eating disorders can be exceptionally challenging. You will need to be emotionally resilient at times, however you will be working as part of team who will support you as well.
A full enhanced DBS is required for this role. If you do not currently have one, we are able to complete the application on your behalf*
What are we looking for?
- Recently graduated with a degree in Psychology/Sociology/ Health care or of a similar discipline.
- Individuals that are highly experienced in working in a health care setting.
- Experience working with young children or within a CAMHS setting
- Have knowledge or an understanding of eating disorders and patient treatment
Additional HCA Benefits
- 230 hours Annual Leave - pro rata for Part Time workers
- HCA Scholarship fund*
- Holiday fund*
- Additional Responsibilities Payment*
- Paid sick pay (after 1 year)
- Free Meals At Work
- Comprehensive Induction
- Specialist Eating Disorders Training
- Workplace Pension Scheme
- Blue Light Discount Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Career Progression Opportunities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Health Care Assistant – Ellern Mede
Location: Moorgate, Rotherham
Salary: £24,000.00
Who are we?
Ellern Mede is an internationally renowned specialist service for people with eating disorders and our expert clinicians offer both, inpatient and outpatient treatments, tailor-made to each individual. We offer short term recovery-focused treatment, as well as high dependency intensive treatment for complex, challenging cases. Within the Ellern Mede Group, we currently have 4 active sites which includes Moorgate (Rotherham), Derby, Barnet and Ridgeway (outer London).
Are you a psychology graduate or have experience working in a healthcare setting and are looking for the next step in your career?
Job Role:
As a healthcare assistant you will be working directly with our patients, being apart of their support network and patient care treatment. You will be expected to understand our patients needs as stated in their care plan and prioritise their well being at all times.
As a healthcare assistant you can expected to;
- Implement care plan requirements
- Assisting in feeds,
- Partaking in various activities with our patients,
- Attend to personal care needs,
- Be involved in supervisions,
- Always be vigilant and aware of the patients safety at all times,
- Report any incidents and be aware of safeguarding,
- Make our patients feel safe and respected,
- And most importantly being someone they can trust.
Our Moorgate site, offers 12 inpatient beds across two units, Aztec and Inca, Aztec being for 18 to 25 year olds and Inca being for people under 18, as a healthcare assistant you will be expected to work on both wards.
We can accommodate various shift patterns to suit your schedule ranging from part time hours to full time hours.
On all shifts, you will be expected to work 2 weekend per months and be flexible to working day and night shifts
Working with children and young people with eating disorders can be exceptionally challenging. You will need to be emotionally resilient at times, however you will be working as part of team who will support you as well.
A full enhanced DBS is required for this role. If you do not currently have one, we are able to complete the application on your behalf*
What are we looking for?
- Recently graduated with a degree in Psychology/Sociology/ Health care or of a similar discipline.
- Individuals that are highly experienced in working in a health care setting.
- Experience working with young children or within a CAMHS setting
- Have knowledge or an understanding of eating disorders and patient treatment
Additional HCA Benefits
- 230 hours Annual Leave - pro rata for Part Time workers
- HCA Scholarship fund*
- Holiday fund*
- Additional Responsibilities Payment*
- Paid sick pay (after 1 year)
- Free Meals At Work
- Comprehensive Induction
- Specialist Eating Disorders Training
- Workplace Pension Scheme
- Blue Light Discount Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Career Progression Opportunities
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Relevant degree - Psychology, Sociology, Health and Social care
Experience
Essential
- The post holder needs to be capable of engaging with, and relating to, young people in a manner that recognises the responsibilities of the caring role.
Desirable
- Demonstration of working in healthcare care or with young people.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Relevant degree - Psychology, Sociology, Health and Social care
Experience
Essential
- The post holder needs to be capable of engaging with, and relating to, young people in a manner that recognises the responsibilities of the caring role.
Desirable
- Demonstration of working in healthcare care or with young people.
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.
