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Job description
Compressed schedule — typically two 12.5‑hour shifts a week, giving regular long blocks of days off for family, childcare or second commitments.
Free onsite parking plus shuttle from Thatcham station — ideal if you drive (perfect for carers with a car).
Enhanced maternity package and generous leave (33 days including bank holidays, plus your birthday off and option to buy more).
Paid three‑week induction and ongoing training, with clear career progression across Elysium’s 90+ services and Ramsay global network.
Practical wellbeing support — Stream instant pay, 24/7 GP access, Ely‑Vate discounts and financial wellbeing tools for working parents.
Set in 21 acres of Berkshire countryside with a supportive multidisciplinary team — calmer, safer environment to work and develop skills.
Job summary
This is a part-time Healthcare Assistant role at Thornford Park Hospital in Thatcham, Berkshire, which is part of the Elysium Healthcare network. The role involves providing compassionate, person-centred care to individuals with complex mental health needs, personality disorders, learning disabilities, and autism, often with histories of offending or previous placement challenges. The hospital offers a seamless care pathway across medium and low secure services, psychiatric intensive care units (PICUs), and rehabilitation flats.
Main duties of the job
As a Healthcare Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting and empowering service users through a seamless, integrated recovery and rehabilitation pathway. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include providing compassionate, person-centred care, supporting ward rounds and observing behaviours to help shape responsive care plans, assisting with everyday tasks such as personal care to promote dignity and independence, and collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic, tailored support.
About us
Elysium Healthcare is a leading provider of mental health, neurological, learning disabilities, and autism services in the UK. The company has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care, with a network of over 90 services across England and Wales. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people worldwide.
Details
Date posted
30 October 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£25,057.50 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
1415638890
Job location
sElysium HealthcareThatchamRG19 8ET
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you a naturally caring
Experience
d Healthcare Assistant in the UK, looking for your career to be fulfilling, where you’re valued, recognised and supported?Join the team at Thornford Park Hospital in Thatcham, Berkshire as a Healthcare Assistant and
Experience
what delivering great healthcare should feel like.As a Healthcare Assistant, you’ll bring empathy, patience, and resilience to a secure mental health setting, along with strong communication skills, emotional awareness, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. It can be challenging at times, but your positive attitude, adaptability, and commitment to delivering person-centred care will be key to succeeding in this role.
Experience
in mental health is beneficial, as Thornford Park provides medium and low secure forensic services, PICU care, and specialist pathways for mental illness, personality disorders, learning disabilities, and autism.You’ll work alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team, using your skills to help individuals progress along their recovery journey. As you grow in your role, you’ll have the opportunity to work across multiple wards and services and pursue
Qualifications
in health and social care.We offer a comprehensive three-week induction to help you thrive from day one.The shift pattern is 12.5 hours a day, 2 shifts a week including nights and weekends.Please note :You’ll need to commit to a paid three-week training course. If you’re unable to attend, we kindly ask that you do not apply.What You Will Be DoingAs a Healthcare Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting and empowering service users through a seamless, integrated recovery and rehabilitation pathway that truly transforms lives. Your day-to-day will include:Providing compassionate, person-centred care to individuals at every stage of their recoverySupporting ward rounds and observing behaviours to help shape responsive care plansAssisting with everyday tasks, including personal care, to promote dignity and independenceCollaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic, tailored supportWhere You’ll Be Working:Location:Crookham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8ETThornford Park is a 141 bed hospital set within 21 acres of Berkshire countryside, offering a seamless care pathway across medium and low secure services, psychiatric intensive care units (PICUs), and rehabilitation flats. The site supports men and women with complex mental health needs, personality disorders, learning disabilities, and autism—often with histories of offending or previous placement challenges.Services include:Medium & Low Secure Units for acute and long-term carePICUs for individuals in psychiatric crisisOlder Adult Services with age-appropriate, holistic interventionsSpecialist Learning Disability & Autism Pathways with integrated secure settings and step-down flatsYou’ll be part of a recovery-focused, multidisciplinary team helping people move safely toward greater independence. Thornford Park is easily accessible via Thatcham train station, with shuttle transport available.What You’ll GetAt Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:Annual base
Salary
of £25,057.50The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goalsAccess to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balanceAccess to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discountsLife Assurance, for added peace of mindStream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can beEnhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special timePension contribution, to help secure your futureFree meals and onsite free parking
About us
:Elysium Health care has 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.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
Job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialNo specific
Qualifications
are required, but
Experience
as a Healthcare Assistant in the UK, particularly in a mental health setting, is beneficial. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate empathy, patience, resilience, strong communication skills, emotional awareness, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialNo specific
Qualifications
are required, but
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
This is a part-time Healthcare Assistant role at Thornford Park Hospital in Thatcham, Berkshire, which is part of the Elysium Healthcare network. The role involves providing compassionate, person-centred care to individuals with complex mental health needs, personality disorders, learning disabilities, and autism, often with histories of offending or previous placement challenges. The hospital offers a seamless care pathway across medium and low secure services, psychiatric intensive care units (PICUs), and rehabilitation flats.
Main duties of the job
As a Healthcare Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting and empowering service users through a seamless, integrated recovery and rehabilitation pathway. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include providing compassionate, person-centred care, supporting ward rounds and observing behaviours to help shape responsive care plans, assisting with everyday tasks such as personal care to promote dignity and independence, and collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic, tailored support.
About us
Elysium Healthcare is a leading provider of mental health, neurological, learning disabilities, and autism services in the UK. The company has over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care, with a network of over 90 services across England and Wales. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people worldwide.
Details
Date posted
30 October 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£25,057.50 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
1415638890
Job location
sElysium HealthcareThatchamRG19 8ET
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you a naturally caring
Experience
d Healthcare Assistant in the UK, looking for your career to be fulfilling, where you’re valued, recognised and supported?Join the team at Thornford Park Hospital in Thatcham, Berkshire as a Healthcare Assistant and
Experience
what delivering great healthcare should feel like.As a Healthcare Assistant, you’ll bring empathy, patience, and resilience to a secure mental health setting, along with strong communication skills, emotional awareness, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. It can be challenging at times, but your positive attitude, adaptability, and commitment to delivering person-centred care will be key to succeeding in this role.
Experience
in mental health is beneficial, as Thornford Park provides medium and low secure forensic services, PICU care, and specialist pathways for mental illness, personality disorders, learning disabilities, and autism.You’ll work alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team, using your skills to help individuals progress along their recovery journey. As you grow in your role, you’ll have the opportunity to work across multiple wards and services and pursue
Qualifications
in health and social care.We offer a comprehensive three-week induction to help you thrive from day one.The shift pattern is 12.5 hours a day, 2 shifts a week including nights and weekends.Please note :You’ll need to commit to a paid three-week training course. If you’re unable to attend, we kindly ask that you do not apply.What You Will Be DoingAs a Healthcare Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting and empowering service users through a seamless, integrated recovery and rehabilitation pathway that truly transforms lives. Your day-to-day will include:Providing compassionate, person-centred care to individuals at every stage of their recoverySupporting ward rounds and observing behaviours to help shape responsive care plansAssisting with everyday tasks, including personal care, to promote dignity and independenceCollaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic, tailored supportWhere You’ll Be Working:Location:Crookham Hill, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG19 8ETThornford Park is a 141 bed hospital set within 21 acres of Berkshire countryside, offering a seamless care pathway across medium and low secure services, psychiatric intensive care units (PICUs), and rehabilitation flats. The site supports men and women with complex mental health needs, personality disorders, learning disabilities, and autism—often with histories of offending or previous placement challenges.Services include:Medium & Low Secure Units for acute and long-term carePICUs for individuals in psychiatric crisisOlder Adult Services with age-appropriate, holistic interventionsSpecialist Learning Disability & Autism Pathways with integrated secure settings and step-down flatsYou’ll be part of a recovery-focused, multidisciplinary team helping people move safely toward greater independence. Thornford Park is easily accessible via Thatcham train station, with shuttle transport available.What You’ll GetAt Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future:Annual base
Salary
of £25,057.50The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window.Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goalsAccess to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balanceAccess to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discountsLife Assurance, for added peace of mindStream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support.24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can beEnhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special timePension contribution, to help secure your futureFree meals and onsite free parking
About us
:Elysium Health care has 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.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
Job description
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialNo specific
Qualifications
are required, but
Experience
as a Healthcare Assistant in the UK, particularly in a mental health setting, is beneficial. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate empathy, patience, resilience, strong communication skills, emotional awareness, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialNo specific
Qualifications
are required, but
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
Compressed schedule — typically two 12.5‑hour shifts a week, giving regular long blocks of days off for family, childcare or second commitments.
Free onsite parking plus shuttle from Thatcham station — ideal if you drive (perfect for carers with a car).
Enhanced maternity package and generous leave (33 days including bank holidays, plus your birthday off and option to buy more).
Paid three‑week induction and ongoing training, with clear career progression across Elysium’s 90+ services and Ramsay global network.
Practical wellbeing support — Stream instant pay, 24/7 GP access, Ely‑Vate discounts and financial wellbeing tools for working parents.
Set in 21 acres of Berkshire countryside with a supportive multidisciplinary team — calmer, safer environment to work and develop skills.
Not sure?
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
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Benefits
Compressed schedule — typically two 12.5‑hour shifts a week, giving regular long blocks of days off for family, childcare or second commitments.; Free onsite parking plus shuttle from Thatcham station — ideal if you drive (perfect for carers with a car).; Enhanced maternity package and generous leave (33 days including bank holidays, plus your birthday off and option to buy more).; Paid three‑week induction and ongoing training, with clear career progression across Elysium’s 90+ services and Ramsay global network.; Practical wellbeing support — Stream instant pay, 24/7 GP access, Ely‑Vate discounts and financial wellbeing tools for working parents.; Set in 21 acres of Berkshire countryside with a supportive multidisciplinary team — calmer, safer environment to work and develop skills.
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