Healthcare Assistant

Job DescriptionAre you a naturally caring experienced Healthcare Assistant in the UK, looking for your career to be fulfilling, where you’re valued, recognised and supported?Join the team at Thornford Park Hospital in Thatcham, Berkshire as a Healthcare Assistant and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like. As a Healthcare Assistant, you’ll bring empathy, patience, and resilience to a secure Mental Health setting, along with strong communication skills, emotional awareness, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. It can be challenging at times, but your positive attitude, adaptability, and commitment to delivering person-centred care will be key to succeeding in this role. Experience in Mental Health is beneficial, as Thornford Park provides medium and low secure forensic services, PICU care, and specialist pathways for mental illness, Personality Disorders, Learning Disabilities, and Autism.You’ll work alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team, using your skills to help individuals progress along their recovery journey. As you grow in your role, you’ll have the opportunity to work across multiple wards and services and pursue qualifications in health and social care.We offer a comprehensive three-week induction to help you thrive from day one.The shift pattern is 12.5 hours a day, 3-4 days a week including nights and weekends. Please note (Bank Only): You’ll need to commit to a paid three-week training course. If you’re unable to attend, we kindly ask that you do not apply.What You Will Be Doing:As a Healthcare Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting and empowering service users through a seamless, integrated recovery and rehabilitation pathway that truly transforms lives. Your day-to-day will include:Providing compassionate, person-centred care to individuals at every stage of their recoverySupporting ward rounds and observing behaviours to help shape responsive care plansAssisting with everyday tasks, including personal care, to promote dignity and independenceCollaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic, tailored supportWhere You’ll Be Working: Thornford Park is a 130 bed hospital set within 21 acres of Berkshire countryside, offering a seamless care pathway across medium and low secure services, psychiatric intensive care units (PICUs), and rehabilitation flats. The site supports men and women with complex Mental Health needs, Personality Disorders, Learning Disabilities, and Autism—often with histories of offending or previous placement challenges.Services include:Medium & Low Secure Units for acute and long-term carePICUs for individuals in psychiatric crisisOlder Adult Services with age-appropriate, holistic interventionsSpecialist Learning Disability & Autism Pathways with integrated secure settings and step-down flatsYou’ll be part of a recovery-focused, multidisciplinary team helping people move safely toward greater independence. Thornford Park is easily accessible via Thatcham train station, with shuttle transport available.Location: Crookham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8ETWhat You’ll 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 £25,058The 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 windowCareer development and training to help you achieve your professional goalsAccess to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hubWellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balanceAccess to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts Life Assurance, for added peace of mindStream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can beEnhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special timePension contribution, to help secure your futureFree meals and onsite free parkingAbout us:Elysium Health care 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.