Job summary
Are you an experienced Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker wanting control and flexibility to work the shifts you want? Whether youre looking for extra shifts to boost your income or a flexible job that fits around your lifestyle, if youre an experienced Healthcare Assistant in the UK you can join our staff bank and, after completing a paid two-week induction, youll have access to available shifts at Dunnock View in Clacton-on-Sea, plus the potential future option to work bank shifts regionally at other Elysium services across the region. There is no minimum number of hours that you need to work, although 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 youll have the shifts at Dunnock View secured that you want. Whether your nursing experience
Main duties of the job
Join the team at Dunnock View as a Bank Healthcare Assistant, offering flexible working options at up to £12.85 per hour, plus a holiday allowance uplift. Enjoy the freedom of choosing your shifts, with options available for weekdays, nights, and weekends. You'll be part of a supportive team caring for individuals with Mental Health conditions, utilizing your skills to help them lead fulfilling lives. Elysium Healthcare promotes a good work-life balance with benefits such as free meals, parking, and wellbeing support. No minimum hours required, but regular shifts are encouraged to retain service knowledge. Join a rewarding environment where your efforts contribute significantly to patient improvement.
About us
Elysium Healthcare employs over 8,000 individuals, offering integrated care through a network of over 80 services across England and Wales. Their focus is on Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children's Education. As part of Ramsay Health Care, a global company with over 86,000 employees in 10 countries, Elysium provides extensive career development opportunities. They are committed to inclusive recruitment and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Staff benefit from structured inductions, ongoing training, and support, ensuring they are equipped to deliver exceptional care.
Details
- Date posted: 23 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £12.85 an hour
- Contract: Bank
- Working pattern: Flexible working
- Reference number: 1519997617
- Job locations: Elysium Healthcare, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 0BX, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Are you an experienced Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker wanting control and flexibility to work the shifts you want?
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 in the UK you can join our staff bank and, after completing a paid two-week induction, you’ll have access to available shifts at Dunnock View in Clacton-on-Sea, plus the potential future option to work bank shifts regionally at other Elysium services across the region.
There is no minimum number of hours that you need to work, although 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 shifts at Dunnock View secured that you want.
Whether your nursing experience is from the NHS or private sector, you can join the team as a Bank Healthcare Assistant 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 more.
What you will be doing
You will join the team that works well together to provide care for people with Mental Health conditions. Whether you are currently a Healthcare Assistant, Support Worker or Care Worker, you will utilise your experience to support people to lead a valued and fulfilled life.
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; being able to do something today that they couldn’t do last week because of you.
With Elysium, you’ll get to 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 role.
The service operates 24/7 with 12.5 hour standard shifts. As a Healthcare Assistant on our bank you’ll be on a zero hour contract, giving you the freedom to choose which shifts you want to work each week.
Where you will be working
Location: Dunnock View, Tendring, Clacton-on-Sea, CO16 0BX
Dunnock View is a 42-bed service, providing treatment for men and women who may have suffered trauma and are affected by Mental Health disorders.
A trauma-informed care model is used to focus on length of stay to make sure individuals are able to move as quickly and safely as possible from the service to the most appropriate and least restrictive environment for them.
Service users could be suffering from Acute mental illness, Psychosis, Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Personality Disorder, Dual diagnosis, Self-harm, Substance misuse issues.
What you will get
- An hourly rate of up to £12.85 (plus a 12.07% holiday allowance uplift)
- Weekly pay!
- Two-week paid induction
- App access to book shifts easily and quickly
- Free meals and parking
- Mandatory training to ensure you are fully able to do your job at the best of your ability
- Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance
About your next employer:
Elysium Health care has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 80 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
- Experienced Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker is desired. Completion of a paid two-week induction program is required.
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