Healthcare Assistant

Have you recently completed a psychology degree and are looking to gain meaningful, hands-on clinical experience? Or are you an experienced Healthcare Assistant ready to take the next step in a specialist setting?

Start your career with purpose and make a real difference where it truly matters.

At Ellern Mede, we are looking for compassionate, resilient individuals to join our team supporting children and young people on their recovery journey from diverse mental health conditions and eating disorders. Whether you are new to the field or bring prior experience, we provide full specialist training and ongoing support to help you grow.

This is more than just a job. It is an opportunity to change lives, including your own. You will be part of a highly skilled, supportive multidisciplinary team where your work has a direct and lasting impact.As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a vital role in deliveringsafe, person centered carethat promotes dignity, recovery, and independence., As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting patients through some of the most challenging moments of their lives. Your empathy, consistency, and determination will help create a safe and therapeutic environment where recovery becomes possible.

What you will be doing

Building positive, therapeutic relationships with patients

Supporting young people with their daily care and treatment plans

Monitoring wellbeing and recording observations accurately

Assisting with documentation and care planning

Supporting patients during times of emotional distress

Working collaboratively with colleagues, families, and external professionals

Carrying out delegated clinical duties under the supervision of the Nurse in Charge

A genuine passion for supporting children and young people

Emotional resilience and the ability to work in challenging situations

Strong communication and teamwork skills

A commitment to high-quality, compassionate care

Previous healthcare experience is desirable but not essential, as comprehensive training will be provided.

Ellern Mede is an internationally renowned specialist service for people with eating disorders and our expert clinicians offer both inpatient and outpatient treatments tailor-made to each individual. We offer short term recovery-focused treatment as well as high dependency intensive treatment for complex, challenging cases.

Clear career progression pathways

Online Academic Meetings

Free meals during shifts

Workplace pension scheme

Blue Light Discount Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Additional annual leave (pro rata)