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Bank Healthcare AssistantNHS

Essex, CO14 8JU Bank £13.11
Posted 30 September 2026 Closing date 30 October 2026
Walton-on-the-Naze Rail Station (1.2 miles, direct) Eythorne Station (East Kent Railway) (45.7 miles, direct) Ipswich Hospital (14.0 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 Asher House in Essex, 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 Asher 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

Main duties of the job

As an experienced Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker, you have the opportunity to work flexibly at Elysium Healthcare. The position allows control over your shifts, ideal for boosting income or fitting around your lifestyle. The role involves joining Elysium's staff bank with access to shifts at Asher House in Essex and the potential to work bank shifts at other Elysium services regionally. There is no minimum hour requirement, though working regularly helps retain induction knowledge. Shifts are easily viewable and bookable via an app. The role supports men with learning disabilities, autism, and communication impairments. It's a rewarding job where you can make a meaningful impact on clients' lives.

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 Asher House in Essex, 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 Asher 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  to men with learning disabilities, autism and sensory and communication impairments. 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: House, Third Avenue, Walon On The Naze, Essex, CO14 8JU

Asher House is part of our Learning Disability and Autism division and is a registered care service with nursing which embraces and balances the management of risk with comfort, homeliness, dignity, respect and choice. The service is for men with learning disabilities, autism and sensory and communication impairments. We are specialists in working with complex needs and behaviours which challenge services.

What you will get

  • An hourly rate of up to £13.11(plus a  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:

Elysium Health care has 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 operates with over 8,000 employees across more than 80 services in England and Wales. The organisation covers areas such as Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care, a global network across 10 countries with over 86,000 employees. They focus on delivering exceptional care with opportunities for staff growth and mobility. Their approach includes inclusive and accessible recruitment, being a Disability Confident employer. Staff are expected to promote and safeguard the welfare of service users. The organisation ensures safer recruitment with all candidates undergoing a DBS disclosure.

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