Elysium Healthcare

Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 23 February 2026

Job summary

This is a Healthcare Assistant role at Elysium Healthcare's Ann House facility in Kendal, Cumbria. The role involves providing care and support to individuals with continuing challenging behaviour and high support needs, with the aim of helping them lead more independent and fulfilling lives. The position offers a range of benefits, including a competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Main duties of the job

As a Healthcare Assistant at Ann House, you will be part of an inclusive and supportive team that works together to provide care and support to individuals with continuing challenging behaviour and high support needs. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include conducting ward rounds, analyzing behaviors, updating patient records, and assisting with personal care and hygiene. The role requires a positive attitude, compassion, resilience, and vigilance, as it can be a challenging environment at times. However, it is a highly rewarding job, as you will see the positive impact you can have on people's lives.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is a leading provider of mental health, neurological, learning disabilities, and autism services in the UK. With over 8,000 employees and a global network of over 90 services, Elysium Healthcare is committed to delivering high-quality care and supporting its staff. The company is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network of healthcare providers with a presence in 10 countries and over 86,000 employees.

Details

Date posted

23 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,728 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1456269367

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Kendal

LA9 6AA


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 Ann House in Kendal 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 continuing challenging behaviour and high support needs, 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: Ann Street, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6AA

Ann House provides a specialist provision with enhanced levels of support which allows people with continuing challenging behaviour and high support needs to be cared for in the least restrictive setting possible, but within a service which is robust and structured enough to meet their ongoing needs and risks.

The service ensures people lead good and meaningful everyday lives, where they have choice and control, accessing mainstream services and facilities, engaging in work and training, in leisure opportunities, hobbies and areas of personal interest. Ann House encourages people to be as independent as possible with the long-term aim of people moving onto a more independent living setting. 

What you will get:

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

    • Annual base salary of £26,728 (40 hours)
    • The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window
    • Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
    • Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
    • Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
    • Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
    • Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
    • Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support
    • 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
    • Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
    • Pension contribution, to help secure your future
    • Free meals and onsite free parking

    About your next employer:

    Elysium Healthcare has 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 Ann House in Kendal 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 continuing challenging behaviour and high support needs, 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: Ann Street, Kendal, Cumbria, LA9 6AA

Ann House provides a specialist provision with enhanced levels of support which allows people with continuing challenging behaviour and high support needs to be cared for in the least restrictive setting possible, but within a service which is robust and structured enough to meet their ongoing needs and risks.

The service ensures people lead good and meaningful everyday lives, where they have choice and control, accessing mainstream services and facilities, engaging in work and training, in leisure opportunities, hobbies and areas of personal interest. Ann House encourages people to be as independent as possible with the long-term aim of people moving onto a more independent living setting. 

What you will get:

At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:

    • Annual base salary of £26,728 (40 hours)
    • The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window
    • Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals
    • Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!
    • Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance
    • Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts
    • Life Assurance, for added peace of mind
    • Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support
    • 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be
    • Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time
    • Pension contribution, to help secure your future
    • Free meals and onsite free parking

    About your next employer:

    Elysium Healthcare has 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 and a caring, compassionate, and resilient nature are essential for this role.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No specific qualifications are required, but experience as a Healthcare Assistant in the UK and a caring, compassionate, and resilient nature are essential for this role.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Kendal

LA9 6AA


Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Elysium Healthcare

Address

Elysium Healthcare

Kendal

LA9 6AA


Employer's website

https://www.elysiumhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Elysium Healthcare

recruitment@elysiumhealthcare.co.uk

Details

Date posted

23 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,728 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1456269367

Job locations

Elysium Healthcare

Kendal

LA9 6AA


Privacy notice

Elysium Healthcare's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)