Healthcare Assistant in York inYork PUBLISHED THU 25 SEP 2025 Jump to job information section
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Job description
Job summary
Priory Stockton Hall is looking to recruit a number of Healthcare Assistants to join their team.These are full-time roles, 32.25 or37.5hours per week.Annual
Salary
:£25,810.79/Hourly Pay rate:£13.20This role includes a mix of day and night shifts -Weekend & Bank holiday work included. Day Shifts -7:25 am - 7:45 pm/ Night shifts -7:25 pm - 7:45 amThe rota will be 3 months of day shifts and 1 month of night shifts.A healthcare qualification or
Experience
is desirable but not essential. We are also looking for individuals with transferable skills from customer-facing roles or recent graduates who have completed their studies in a relevant field. We seek individuals who display the right values and behaviours to make a positive difference in people's lives.Stockton Hall is a long-serving medium secure hospital based in a quiet but well-connected village near the historic city of York. It serves the local Provider Collaborative and multiple National Collaboratives, and has had a long-running record of successful patient pathways.The ideal candidate:Excellent interpersonal skills and a caring natureEmpathy, understanding and patienceAbility to work on your own and as part of a teamAbility to understand and follow policies and procedureThe ability to anticipate and respond to challengesCompetent in verbal and written EnglishA healthcare qualification is desirable, but not essential
Main duties of the job
What you'll be doingObserves and monitors the wellbeing of patients ensuring that any unusual physical, mental or emotional occurrences are promptly referred to senior staff/the primary nurse and documented as appropriate.Provide specific interventions with patients as delegated by a Registered Nurse, and following training and competency attainment. Such interventions include Observation and Engagement with Patients, escorting patients on leave, and being involved in de-escalation and management of violence and aggression.Contribute to a team approach to patient care in conjunction with all members of the multidisciplinary team.Participate in regular ward meetings and attend other meetings as requested.To assist in the maintenance of stock levels, including pharmaceutical products.To assist in the maintenance of ward cleanliness and tidiness and adhere to infection control policy and procedures at all times.Develops and maintains a good professional relationship with patients, colleagues and visitors responding promptly and courteously to requests and enquiries.Help promote and maintain an environment conducive to meeting the needs of the patientand carers.To receive and convey information from telephone or personal enquiries in a courteous manner and ensure all persons visiting the ward are greeted and assisted in a welcoming and supportive manner.To be considered for this role, we require you to have the right to work in the UK.
About us
Healthcare benefitsFree on-site parkingSupplemented meals25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysBirthday Holiday- Your Birthday as an extra days annual leaveContributory pension schemeFlexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcareAccess to development opportunitiesSponsorship of professional
Qualifications
through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panelLeadership & management developmentLong service awardCompany DescriptionPriory Adult Care is the UKs leading independent provider of specialist adult care services. Our aim is to provide the right support in the right home for all the individuals we accommodate. With community-based residential care settings, as well as a network of supported living services, we support adults over the age of 18 with autism, dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) and behaviours that challenge. We also offer a range of residential and nursing care settings for older people with varying levels of need.At Priory, you'll have the opportunity to be part of something special. A closeknit, supportive and diverse team who help to make a real difference to peoples lives.We offer full training and numerous pathways into senior and leadership position to help you shape your career with us.
Details
Date posted
25 September 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£13.20 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
EJob location
sStockton Hall HospitalThe VillageStockton On The ForestYorkYO32 9UN
Job description
Job responsibilities
Priory Stockton Hallis looking to recruit a number of Healthcare Assistantsto join their team. These arefull-timeroles, 32.25 or37.5hours per week.Annual
Salary
:£25,810.79/ HourlyPay rate:£13.20This role includes a mix of day and night shifts -Weekend & Bank holiday work included.Day Shifts -7:25 am - 7:45 pm/ Night shifts -7:25 pm - 7:45 amThe rota will be 3 months of day shifts and 1 month of night shifts.A healthcare qualification or
Experience
is desirable but not essential. We are also looking for individuals with transferable skills from customer-facing roles or recent graduates who have completed their studies in a relevant field. We seek individuals who display the right values and behaviours to make a positive difference in people's lives.If you're interested in forensics or psychology, Stockton Hall offers excellent hands-on
Experience
in these fields. There's also a wealth of learning and development opportunities available, along with promising career pathways. It's a great place to grow and deepen your understanding within mental health and forensic.Priory Stockton Hall is a long-serving medium secure hospital based in a quiet but well-connected village near the historic city of York. It serves the local Provider Collaborative and multiple National Collaboratives, and has had a long-running record of successful patient pathways. We model our service provision on the NHS secure service specification for medium and low secure services, ensuring our patients are given the highest quality of care to enable quick and smooth transitions into local services, wherever possible.What you'll be doingYou will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. As a Healthcare Assistant,you will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.Observes and monitors the wellbeing of patients ensuring that any unusual physical, mental or emotional occurrences are promptly referred to senior staff/the primary nurse and documented as appropriate.Provide specific interventions with patients as delegated by a Registered Nurse, and following training and competency attainment. Such interventions include Observation and Engagement with Patients, escorting patients on leave, and being involved in de-escalation and management of violence and aggression.Contribute to a team approach to patient care in conjunction with all members of the multidisciplinary team.Participate in regular ward meetings and attend other meetings as requested.To assist in the maintenance of stock levels, including pharmaceutical products.To assist in the maintenance of ward cleanliness and tidiness and adhere to infection control policy and procedures at all times.Develops and maintains a good professional relationship with patients, colleagues and visitors responding promptly and courteously to requests and enquiries.Help promote and maintain an environment conducive to meeting the needs of the patientand carers.Ensure service users are gaining a quality service that is value for their money.To receive and convey information from telephone or personal enquiries in a courteous manner and ensure all persons visiting the ward are greeted and assisted in a welcoming and supportive manner.What you'll bring to the roleOur 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.The ideal candidate:Excellent interpersonal skills and a caring natureEmpathy, understanding and patienceAbility to work on your own and as part of a teamAbility to understand and follow policies and procedureThe ability to anticipate and respond to challengesCompetent in verbal and written EnglishA healthcare qualification is desirable, but not essentialTo be considered for this role, we require you to have the right to work in the UK.What we will give you in returnWe 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.Healthcare benefitsFree on-site parkingSupplemented meals25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysBirthday Holiday- Your Birthday as an extra days annual leaveContributory pension schemeFlexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcareAccess to development opportunitiesSponsorship of professional
Qualifications
through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panelLeadership & management developmentLong service awardRefer a friend bonusesCompany DescriptionPriory Adult Care is the UKs leading independent provider of specialist adult care services. Our aim is to provide the right support in the right home for all the individuals we accommodate. With community-based residential care settings, as well as a network of supported living services, we support adults over the age of 18 with autism, dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) and behaviours that challenge. We also offer a range of residential and nursing care settings for older people with varying levels of need.At Priory, you'll have the opportunity to be part of something special. A closeknit, supportive and diverse team who help to make a real difference to peoples lives.We offer full training and numerous pathways into senior and leadership position to help you shape your career with us.Our roles can be full or part time with a variety of shift patterns available, including weekdays and weekends.DisclosureAll roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland, and the cost of this will be covered by Priory.We are an equal opportunities employer.
Job description
Person Specification
Knowledge and skillsEssentialAbility to provide quality careGood interpersonal and communication skillsDesirableBasic IT skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer
Details
Priory Stockton Hall is looking to recruit a number of Healthcare Assistants to join their team.These are full-time roles, 32.25 or37.5hours per week.Annual
Salary
:£25,810.79/Hourly Pay rate:£13.20This role includes a mix of day and night shifts -Weekend & Bank holiday work included. Day Shifts -7:25 am - 7:45 pm/ Night shifts -7:25 pm - 7:45 amThe rota will be 3 months of day shifts and 1 month of night shifts.A healthcare qualification or
Experience
is desirable but not essential. We are also looking for individuals with transferable skills from customer-facing roles or recent graduates who have completed their studies in a relevant field. We seek individuals who display the right values and behaviours to make a positive difference in people's lives.Stockton Hall is a long-serving medium secure hospital based in a quiet but well-connected village near the historic city of York. It serves the local Provider Collaborative and multiple National Collaboratives, and has had a long-running record of successful patient pathways.The ideal candidate:Excellent interpersonal skills and a caring natureEmpathy, understanding and patienceAbility to work on your own and as part of a teamAbility to understand and follow policies and procedureThe ability to anticipate and respond to challengesCompetent in verbal and written EnglishA healthcare qualification is desirable, but not essential
Main duties of the job
What you'll be doingObserves and monitors the wellbeing of patients ensuring that any unusual physical, mental or emotional occurrences are promptly referred to senior staff/the primary nurse and documented as appropriate.Provide specific interventions with patients as delegated by a Registered Nurse, and following training and competency attainment. Such interventions include Observation and Engagement with Patients, escorting patients on leave, and being involved in de-escalation and management of violence and aggression.Contribute to a team approach to patient care in conjunction with all members of the multidisciplinary team.Participate in regular ward meetings and attend other meetings as requested.To assist in the maintenance of stock levels, including pharmaceutical products.To assist in the maintenance of ward cleanliness and tidiness and adhere to infection control policy and procedures at all times.Develops and maintains a good professional relationship with patients, colleagues and visitors responding promptly and courteously to requests and enquiries.Help promote and maintain an environment conducive to meeting the needs of the patientand carers.To receive and convey information from telephone or personal enquiries in a courteous manner and ensure all persons visiting the ward are greeted and assisted in a welcoming and supportive manner.To be considered for this role, we require you to have the right to work in the UK.
About us
Healthcare benefitsFree on-site parkingSupplemented meals25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysBirthday Holiday- Your Birthday as an extra days annual leaveContributory pension schemeFlexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcareAccess to development opportunitiesSponsorship of professional
Qualifications
through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panelLeadership & management developmentLong service awardCompany DescriptionPriory Adult Care is the UKs leading independent provider of specialist adult care services. Our aim is to provide the right support in the right home for all the individuals we accommodate. With community-based residential care settings, as well as a network of supported living services, we support adults over the age of 18 with autism, dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) and behaviours that challenge. We also offer a range of residential and nursing care settings for older people with varying levels of need.At Priory, you'll have the opportunity to be part of something special. A closeknit, supportive and diverse team who help to make a real difference to peoples lives.We offer full training and numerous pathways into senior and leadership position to help you shape your career with us.
Details
Date posted
25 September 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£13.20 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
EJob location
sStockton Hall HospitalThe VillageStockton On The ForestYorkYO32 9UN
Job description
Job responsibilities
Priory Stockton Hallis looking to recruit a number of Healthcare Assistantsto join their team. These arefull-timeroles, 32.25 or37.5hours per week.Annual
Salary
:£25,810.79/ HourlyPay rate:£13.20This role includes a mix of day and night shifts -Weekend & Bank holiday work included.Day Shifts -7:25 am - 7:45 pm/ Night shifts -7:25 pm - 7:45 amThe rota will be 3 months of day shifts and 1 month of night shifts.A healthcare qualification or
Experience
is desirable but not essential. We are also looking for individuals with transferable skills from customer-facing roles or recent graduates who have completed their studies in a relevant field. We seek individuals who display the right values and behaviours to make a positive difference in people's lives.If you're interested in forensics or psychology, Stockton Hall offers excellent hands-on
Experience
in these fields. There's also a wealth of learning and development opportunities available, along with promising career pathways. It's a great place to grow and deepen your understanding within mental health and forensic.Priory Stockton Hall is a long-serving medium secure hospital based in a quiet but well-connected village near the historic city of York. It serves the local Provider Collaborative and multiple National Collaboratives, and has had a long-running record of successful patient pathways. We model our service provision on the NHS secure service specification for medium and low secure services, ensuring our patients are given the highest quality of care to enable quick and smooth transitions into local services, wherever possible.What you'll be doingYou will be part of a compassionate team who are committed to our patients wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. As a Healthcare Assistant,you will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients.Observes and monitors the wellbeing of patients ensuring that any unusual physical, mental or emotional occurrences are promptly referred to senior staff/the primary nurse and documented as appropriate.Provide specific interventions with patients as delegated by a Registered Nurse, and following training and competency attainment. Such interventions include Observation and Engagement with Patients, escorting patients on leave, and being involved in de-escalation and management of violence and aggression.Contribute to a team approach to patient care in conjunction with all members of the multidisciplinary team.Participate in regular ward meetings and attend other meetings as requested.To assist in the maintenance of stock levels, including pharmaceutical products.To assist in the maintenance of ward cleanliness and tidiness and adhere to infection control policy and procedures at all times.Develops and maintains a good professional relationship with patients, colleagues and visitors responding promptly and courteously to requests and enquiries.Help promote and maintain an environment conducive to meeting the needs of the patientand carers.Ensure service users are gaining a quality service that is value for their money.To receive and convey information from telephone or personal enquiries in a courteous manner and ensure all persons visiting the ward are greeted and assisted in a welcoming and supportive manner.What you'll bring to the roleOur 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.The ideal candidate:Excellent interpersonal skills and a caring natureEmpathy, understanding and patienceAbility to work on your own and as part of a teamAbility to understand and follow policies and procedureThe ability to anticipate and respond to challengesCompetent in verbal and written EnglishA healthcare qualification is desirable, but not essentialTo be considered for this role, we require you to have the right to work in the UK.What we will give you in returnWe 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.Healthcare benefitsFree on-site parkingSupplemented meals25 days annual leave plus bank holidaysBirthday Holiday- Your Birthday as an extra days annual leaveContributory pension schemeFlexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcareAccess to development opportunitiesSponsorship of professional
Qualifications
through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panelLeadership & management developmentLong service awardRefer a friend bonusesCompany DescriptionPriory Adult Care is the UKs leading independent provider of specialist adult care services. Our aim is to provide the right support in the right home for all the individuals we accommodate. With community-based residential care settings, as well as a network of supported living services, we support adults over the age of 18 with autism, dementia, learning disabilities, mental health conditions, Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) and behaviours that challenge. We also offer a range of residential and nursing care settings for older people with varying levels of need.At Priory, you'll have the opportunity to be part of something special. A closeknit, supportive and diverse team who help to make a real difference to peoples lives.We offer full training and numerous pathways into senior and leadership position to help you shape your career with us.Our roles can be full or part time with a variety of shift patterns available, including weekdays and weekends.DisclosureAll roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland, and the cost of this will be covered by Priory.We are an equal opportunities employer.
Job description
Person Specification
Knowledge and skillsEssentialAbility to provide quality careGood interpersonal and communication skillsDesirableBasic IT skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer
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To work as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) in the UK, you need a combination of practical skills, personal qualities, and a basic understanding of healthcare principles. While specific requirements might vary depending on the employer or the care setting, here are the key skills and attributes typically required:
Essential Skills:
1. Communication Skills:
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Good listening skills to understand patients' needs and concerns.
2. Empathy and Compassion:
- Understanding and sensitivity to the feelings of patients.
- Ability to provide emotional support and reassurance.
3. Basic Clinical Skills:
- Understanding of basic health and hygiene standards.
- Ability to assist with daily living activities (bathing, dressing, feeding, etc.).
- Monitoring vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse) can also be necessary.
4. Teamwork:
- Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.
- Being a supportive team player.
5. Time Management:
- Ability to prioritize tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Managing time effectively to ensure all patients receive appropriate care.
6. Attention to Detail:
- Being meticulous in following care plans and documenting changes in patients’ conditions.
- Paying close attention to patient safety.
7. Problem Solving Skills:
- Ability to respond to a variety of situations and challenges quickly and effectively.
- Competence in recognizing changes in a patient's condition and taking appropriate action.
8. Physical Stamina:
- Capability to perform physically demanding tasks, such as lifting and moving patients.
- Maintaining energy and stamina for long shifts.
Personal Qualities:
- Patience: Working in healthcare can be challenging; patience is crucial when dealing with patients who may be distressed or unwell.
- Reliability: Being dependable and trustworthy is essential for providing good patient care.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to handle varying work environments and situations.
- Respectfulness: Maintaining dignity for patients and treating them respectfully.
Training and Qualifications:
While formal qualifications may not always be required, having a relevant qualification, such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care, can be beneficial. Some employers provide on-the-job training, and courses in first aid, safeguarding, or infection control may also be useful.
Experience:
Any previous experience in healthcare, customer service, or caring environments can greatly enhance your application. Volunteering in hospitals, care homes, or community services can provide valuable experience and skills.
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