If you know what it means to provide high quality care to young people with mental health conditions, and how rewarding and meaningful working in CAMHS can be, then you’re probably the person we’re looking for.

Being a Healthcare Assistant in CAMHS isn’t a tick-box exercise. It’s not just about the pay check. It’s about making a positive difference and shaping the future of people’s lives from an early age, helping them to have a bright future. What’s more precious than that?

Choosing to be a Healthcare Assistant at Potters Bar Clinic means that you will have:

• A genuine natural desire to help others
• Compassion without judgement or bias
• Understanding of what they’re going through
• Knowledge of how best to help young people in your care
• Motivation to want to help them to the best of your ability every day…

Full time (37.5 hours per week) and part-time (3 shifts per week) are available, and whether you are looking to start a new career or already work in healthcare through the NHS or private sector, you will receive all necessary training and support to join the team.  

If you are looking to become a Healthcare Assistant for the first time, then watch this interactive video to gain insights into the reality of working in this environment. Its highly rewarding but can be quite challenging and different to what you might expect. 

*You must live in the UK and have the Right to Work full time in the UK. Student visas are not accepted*

What you will be doing  

You’ll be working with adults and young people with a range of acute mental health conditions, which will bring daily challenges and require you to be focused, engaged and have really good personal awareness and communication skills. This doesn’t mean just being able to talk or write, but being able to pick up on body language, social cues, and to be able to react and respond appropriately, fully explaining in a way that people in your care will understand.

You will be working as part of an inclusive and supportive team that works well together to provide care, using your naturally compassionate nature and knowledge and skills to support people through their care pathway to lead a fulfilled life. 

Being a good Healthcare Assistant will come naturally to you, and helping other people isn’t just a job, it’s part of who you are. If this sounds like you, then apply now and experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like.

Where you will be working 

Location: 190 Barnet Road, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 2SE

Potters Bar Clinic comprises two acute mental health wards for adult men and women, and two CAMHS Tier 4 low secure wards for young people aged 13-18.

Located in a residential area, Potters Bar Clinic is only a one minute drive from the M25 and a short bus ride from Potters Bar Train Station with a bus stop right outside, making it an easy commute for most.

The shift patterns include working nights and weekends (3 months of the year on nights, on average), 12.5 hours a day, 3-4 days a week with a one-hour unpaid break. On a Full-Time Contract you will work Wednesday, Thursday and Friday one week and Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday the following week on a 2-week rolling rota. Shift times are 7.15am-7.45pm.  

What you will get 

• Annual Salary of £23,692 -£24,570 DOE 
• £250 yearly retention bonus
• The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (inc Bank Holidays) – plus your birthday off!
• Free meals and parking
• Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.
• Career development and training to help you achieve your career goals.
• Pension contribution to secure your future.
• Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
• Enhanced Maternity Package so you can truly enjoy this special time. 

There are also a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers and much more. 

About your next employer

You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with 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. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.