Healthcare Assistant

Job summary Are you a naturally caring experienced Healthcare Assistant in the UK, looking for your career to be fulfilling, where youre 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 The Woodmill in Cullompton as a Healthcare Assistant, and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like. Youll 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 Use your knowledge, experience in a Forensic or Acute in patients' mental health service environment, and caring nature to make a positive difference to the lives of people with Mental Health conditions. 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 you Main duties of the job The job of a Healthcare Assistant at Elysium Healthcare is to make a positive difference to individuals with mental health conditions. The role is based at The Woodmill in Cullompton. As a Healthcare Assistant, you will be involved in daily ward rounds, analyzing patient behaviors, adjusting care plans, updating patient records, and providing overall care, which can include assisting with personal hygiene. The role demands a positive attitude, compassion, resilience, and vigilance, and offers the opportunity to partake in training and development. The shift pattern involves working 12.5 hours a day, 3-4 days a week, including nights and weekends. About us Elysium Healthcare operates an extensive network of over 90 healthcare facilities across England and Wales, employing over 8,000 staff. This organisation is part of Ramsay Health Care, which has a global presence that spans 10 countries and employs more than 86,000 individuals. Elysium Healthcare specializes in providing mental health, neurological, learning disabilities, autism, and children's care, as well as education services. It is committed to safer recruitment practices and is a Disability Confident employer, dedicated to ensuring inclusive and accessible recruitment processes. Elysium prioritizes wellness and career development. Details Date posted 16 September 2026 Pay scheme Other Salary £25,564.50 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 1551926344 Job locations Elysium Healthcare Cullompton EX15 1EA United Kingdom 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 The Woodmill in Cullompton 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 Use your knowledge, experience in a Forensic or Acute in patients' mental health service environment, and caring nature to make a positive difference to the lives of people with Mental Health conditions. 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 Experience in a Forensic or Acute Mental Health service is essential. Where you will be working Location: Exeter Road, Cullompton, Devon, EX15 1EA The Woodmill is a 18 bed unit creates a pathway for patients to step down through their recovery. Ivy is a 6 bed admission area and Rose is a 12 bed rehabilitation area, with the option to flex within the 12 bed area to a four bed section that can create a further step down with a separate entrance for those patients that are progressing well and are preparing for discharge to the community. The aim of the service is to support women to improve their self-worth, build a better quality of life for themselves and to equip them with the skills needed for commu