Priory Elm Park is looking to recruit a Bank Healthcare Assistants!
Based in Ardleigh near Colchester, Essex, Priory Elm Park is a specialist brain injury service. We provide neurobehavioural rehabilitation for people with complex neurological needs, following an acquired brain injury (ABI) or traumatic brain injury (TBI). This includes assessment as well as treatment.
You will be a valued member of a dedicated and compassionate team, working collaboratively to ensure the smooth and effective delivery of our service. Whether assisting with daily operations, supporting individual care needs, maintaining an organised environment, or helping to create safe and welcoming spaces, your contribution will play a key role in enhancing the experience of those who live and work here.
In this role, you will provide high-quality, person-centred care and support, promoting dignity, independence, choice, and wellbeing for the individuals who use our service.
You will work closely with Registered Nurses to support the assessment, planning, and delivery of care for people we support. This includes providing care in line with individual care plans, monitoring and reporting changes in needs, and communicating effectively with family members and other professionals as appropriate to ensure the best possible outcomes for those in our care.
Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.
What We’re Looking For:
- A caring and respectful approach to supporting others.
- Ability to work flexibly and think innovatively.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Commitment to upholding professional standards, policies, and procedures.
- Experience in care or support work (desirable, but not essential – training provided).
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
- Pension enrolment
- Access to development opportunities
- Refer a friend bonus
- DBS paid for
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
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Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer here.
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All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.