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Bank Healthcare AssistantNHS

Thornhill, CF83 1LX Bank £13.11
Posted 22 September 2026 Closing date 9 October 2026
Caerphilly Rail Station (1.1 miles, direct) Watchet (West Somerset Railway) (26.5 miles, direct) Caerphilly Interchange Stand 11 (1.1 miles, direct)

Job summary

Are you an experienced Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker wanting control and flexibility to work the shifts you want? Whether youre looking for extra shifts to boost your income or a flexible job that fits around your lifestyle, if youre an experienced Healthcare Assistant in the UK you can join our staff bank and, after completing a paid two-week induction, youll have access to available shifts at Cefn Carnau in Caerphilly, plus the potential future option to work bank shifts regionally at other Elysium services across the region. There is no minimum number of hours that you need to work, although it is recommended to work as often as you can to ensure your induction knowledge and familiarity with the service is retained. Weekdays, nights and weekend shifts are regularly available, which are easy to view and book through an app. Within a few taps youll have the shifts at Cefn Carnau secured that you want. Whether your nursing experience is from the NHS or private sector, you can join the team as a Bank Healthcare Assistant with an hourly rate that includes a 12.07% uplift to cover annual leave.

Main duties of the job

This role is for a Bank Healthcare Assistant at Elysium Healthcare, offering flexibility over shifts and no mandatory minimum hours. An hourly rate of up to £13.11 with a 12.07% uplift for annual leave is provided. After a two-week paid induction, staff will work at Cefn Carnau in Caerphilly or potentially other Elysium locations. The bank system allows booking shifts through an app. Duties involve supporting people with learning disabilities to lead fulfilling lives, requiring a compassionate and resilient approach. The standard shift is 12.5 hours available 24/7, and the job includes free meals and parking, mandatory training, and wellbeing support.

Job description

Are you an experienced Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker wanting control and flexibility to work the shifts you want?

Whether you’re looking for extra shifts to boost your income or a flexible job that fits around your lifestyle, if you’re an experienced Healthcare Assistant in the UK you can join our staff bank and, after completing a paid two-week induction, you’ll have access to available shifts at Cefn Carnau in Caerphilly, plus the potential future option to work bank shifts regionally at other Elysium services across the region.

There is no minimum number of hours that you need to work, although it is recommended to work as often as you can to ensure your induction knowledge and familiarity with the service is retained.

Weekdays, nights and weekend shifts are regularly available, which are easy to view and book through an app. Within a few taps you’ll have the shifts at Cefn Carnau secured that you want.

Whether your nursing experience is from the NHS or private sector, you can join the team as a Bank Healthcare Assistant with an hourly rate that includes a 12.07% uplift to cover annual leave, plus have access to a range of benefits including free meals on duty, free parking and more.

What you will be doing

You will join the team that works well together to provide care for people with Learning Diabilities. Whether you are currently a Healthcare Assistant, Support Worker or Care Worker, you will utilise your experience to support people to lead a valued and fulfilled life.

It can be quite a challenging environment at times, so a positive attitude, compassion, resilience and vigilance are important. But it is hugely rewarding to see people improve; being able to do something today that they couldn’t do last week because of you.

With Elysium, you’ll get to experience what delivering great healthcare should feel like as you make a real difference to some of the most vulnerable people in society, with plenty to keep you engaged and motivated as you’re rewarded and enjoy a fulfilling role.

The service operates 24/7 with 12.5 hour standard shifts. As a Healthcare Assistant on our bank you’ll be on a zero hour contract, giving you the freedom to choose which shifts you want to work each week.

Where you will be working

Location: Cefn Carnau Lane, Caerphilly, South Wales, CF83 1LX

You will be working at Cefn Carnau; a low secure/rehabilitation service for adults with a primary diagnosis of a learning disability who may also present with mental illness, personality disorders and an autistic spectrum condition.

The programmes provided at the service, include a sex offender treatment programme, anger management, trauma therapy, art psychotherapy together with bespoke psychological sessions aimed at people with learning disabilities.

What you will get

  • An hourly rate of up to £13.11 (plus a 12.07% holiday allowance uplift)
  • Weekly pay!
  • Two-week paid induction
  • App access to book shifts easily and quickly
  • Free meals and parking
  • Mandatory training to ensure you are fully able to do your job at the best of your ability.
  • Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a great work-life balance.

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 80 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.

About us

Elysium Healthcare is an agile care provider employing over 8,000 people across more than 80 services in England and Wales. The company focuses on Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, and Children & Education sectors, offering growth and mobility opportunities for staff. Elysium is part of Ramsay Health Care, which has a presence in 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people. The organisation follows safer recruitment practices and is a Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive recruitment. A DBS check is required for all appointments to safeguard the welfare of service users.

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