Job summary
Have you recently completed a psychology degree and are looking to gain meaningful, hands-on clinical experience? Or are you an experienced Healthcare Assistant ready to take the next step in a specialist setting?
Start your career with purpose and make a real difference where it truly matters.
At Ellern Mede, we are looking for compassionate, resilient individuals to join our team supporting children and young people on their recovery journey from diverse mental health conditions and eating disorders. Whether you are new to the field or bring prior experience, we provide full specialist training and ongoing support to help you grow.
This is more than just a job. It is an opportunity to change lives, including your own. You will be part of a highly skilled, supportive multidisciplinary team where your work has a direct and lasting impact.As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a vital role in deliveringsafe, person centered carethat promotes dignity, recovery, and independence.
Please note we do not offer certificate of sponsorship for this role.
Main duties of the job
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting patients through some of the most challenging moments of their lives. Your empathy, consistency, and determination will help create a safe and therapeutic environment where recovery becomes possible.
What you will be doing
Building positive, therapeutic relationships with patients
Supporting young people with their daily care and treatment plans
Monitoring wellbeing and recording observations accurately
Assisting with documentation and care planning
Supporting patients during times of emotional distress
Working collaboratively with colleagues, families, and external professionals
Carrying out delegated clinical duties under the supervision of the Nurse in Charge
Engaging fully with ongoing training and development
What we are looking for
A genuine passion for supporting children and young people
Emotional resilience and the ability to work in challenging situations
Strong communication and teamwork skills
A commitment to high-quality, compassionate care
Previous healthcare experience is desirable but not essential, as comprehensive training will be provided.
About us
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.
What we offer
Comprehensive induction and specialist eating disorder training
Clear career progression pathways
Online Academic Meetings
Free meals during shifts
Workplace pension scheme
Blue Light Discount Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Additional annual leave (pro rata)
Details
Date posted
15 April 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£14 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
E0038-0587-EM
Job locations
2 Warwick Road
Barnet
EN5 5EE
Employer details
Employer name
Ellern Mede Group
Address
2 Warwick Road
Barnet
EN5 5EE
Employer's website
https://www.ellernmede.org (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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