Job description
Introduction Are you a Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker wanting to control your own rota with flexibility to work the shifts that suit you? Whether you’re looking for extra shifts to boost your income or a flexible job that fits around your lifestyle, if you’re an experienced Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker you can join our staff bank and after completing a paid two-week induction you’ll have access to available HCA/SW shifts at Aberbeeg, with a future option to work bank shifts regionally at other Elysium services across the South of Wales. There is no minimum number of hours you’re required to work, though it is recommended to work as often as you can to ensure your induction knowledge and familiarity with the service is retained. Weekdays, nights and weekend shifts are regularly available, which are easy to view and book through an app. Within a few taps you’ll have the nursing shifts secured with Elysium that you want. Whether your experience is from the NHS or private sector, you can join the team as a Bank HCA or SW with an hourly rate that includes a 12.07% uplift to cover annual leave, plus have access to a range of benefits including free meals on duty, free parking and much more. The safety of our service users and colleagues is our priority and as such we encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19. What you will be doing You will join the team that works well together to provide care to people with mental health conditions. Whether you have been a Healthcare Assistant or a Care Worker, you will utilise your experience to support people to lead a valued and fulfilled life. With Elysium, you’ll get experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like as you make a real difference to some of the most vulnerable people in society, with plenty to keep you engaged and motivated as you’re rewarded and enjoy a fulfilling care role. The service operates 24/7 with 12.5 hour standard shifts. As a nurse on our bank you’ll be on a zero hour contract, giving you the freedom to choose the shifts you want to work. Where you will be working Location: Aberbeeg Hospital, Aberbeeg, Abertillery, NP13 2DA Aberbeeg is a low secure hospital for men. Our Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) puts least restrictive practice at the centre of every individualised plan of care. Aberbeeg’s medium secure service is open for assessments now in readiness for admissions from August 2021. Aberbeeg is located within the boundaries of the county borough of Blaenau Gwent. Set in 11.5 acres of land with beautiful views of the Welsh countryside. Things that you will have: Previous relevant experience working in healthcare Strong team-working skills A high level of self-motivation and a flexible approach A positive attitude and be naturally caring and compassionate A good sense of humour What you will get Hourly rate of up to £12.33 (including 12.07% holiday allowance uplift) Two-week paid induction App access to book shifts easily and quickly Free meals and parking Mandatory training Wellbeing support and activities Flexible working There is also the option in the future to progress into a permanent role to unlock a wealth of additional benefits and career development pathways to grow your career. About your next employer You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with 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. The safety of our service users and colleagues is our priority and as such we encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.