At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide care to adults with learning disabilities and autism, enhancing their independence.
- Company: Join Elysium Healthcare, a leader in inclusive and compassionate care.
- Benefits: Earn £14.40 per hour, enjoy flexible shifts, free meals, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for personal growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Previous experience in care roles and a positive, resilient attitude required.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 31200 £ per year.
About the role
Become a Bank Healthcare Assistant within the Elysium Healthcare staff bank at Ann House in Kendal.
After a two‑week paid induction you will have access to shifts on a zero‑hour contract – there is no minimum hours requirement, but frequent work is encouraged to maintain induction knowledge.
Shifts are 12.5‑hour rotations, available weekdays, nights, and weekends, and can be booked easily through an app.
- What you’ll be doing
- Provide direct care to adults with learning disabilities and autism, supporting their independence and quality of life.
- Maintain personal hygiene, nutrition and safety for service users.
- Record and report care activities and changes in condition accurately.
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of service users, following Elysium’s safeguarding policies.
- Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to plan and deliver care plans.
- Support people to participate in work, training, leisure and community activities.
- Adapt to a challenging and dynamic environment, remaining calm, compassionate and vigilant.
- What you need
- Prior experience as a Healthcare Assistant, Support Worker or Care Worker.
- Good interpersonal skills, resilience and a positive attitude.
- Willingness to undertake DBS disclosure, mandatory training and safeguarding courses.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
- Commitment to supporting people with learning disabilities and autism in a structured, least restrictive setting.
Benefits & contract details
- Hourly rate of £14.40 (inclusive of a 12.07% holiday allowance uplift).
- Zero‑hour contract with freedom to select shifts each week via the app.
- Paid two‑week induction training.
- Free meals and parking on site.
- Wellbeing support and activities to maintain work‑life balance.
- Mandatory training to ensure high standards of care.
- Equality and diversity
Elysium Healthcare is a Disability Confident employer and is committed to equality, inclusivity and diversity in recruitment.
All staff are required to promote safeguarding and protect the welfare of service users.
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Bank Healthcare Assistant in Kendal employer: Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
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Cardiff and Vale University Health Board Recruitment Team
