Healthcare Assistant

Job Advertisement: Healthcare Assistant

Position Overview

• Agency Name: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency (Placing on behalf of Spring Wood Lodge / Elysium Healthcare)

• Location: 1 Towngate Close, Guiseley, Leeds, LS20 9PQ

• Position: Healthcare Assistant (Full-Time)

• Pay Rate: Hourly rate of £13.11

• Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time (Working 12.5-hour shifts, 3–4 days a week including nights and weekends. Sponsorship is not available).

Introduction

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with Spring Wood Lodge to source a naturally caring and experienced Healthcare Assistant. Are you looking for a fulfilling career where your contributions are valued, recognized, and supported?

Join the team at Spring Wood Lodge in Guiseley, Leeds, to make a positive difference in the lives of women with complex emotional and mental health problems, experiencing what great healthcare delivery should truly feel like.

What You Will Be Doing

• Provide compassionate, person-centred care as part of an inclusive, supportive multidisciplinary team helping residents along their recovery pathway.

• Support residents with daily living needs, participate in ward rounds, update patient records, and assist with personal hygiene.

• Analyse behaviours and adapt care collaboratively alongside colleagues to help residents progress toward leading a valued and fulfilled life.

• Bring resilience, vigilance, compassion, and a positive attitude to a dynamic environment, finding immense reward in seeing individuals improve because of your involvement.

Key Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Healthcare Assistant within a care or clinical environment.

• A naturally caring, compassionate, and resilient disposition with high levels of vigilance.

• A strong commitment to supporting vulnerable individuals and promoting recovery-focused care.

• Excellent interpersonal and team-working skills.

Where You Will Be Working

Spring Wood Lodge in Guiseley, Leeds (LS20 9PQ) supports women over the age of 18 who have complex emotional and mental health problems associated with significant risk behaviours, typically with a diagnosis of personality disorder or severe mental illness. Working as part of a team, you will focus on active rehabilitation with a view to achieving sustainable discharge.

What We Offer You

• Competitive Pay: Hourly rate of £13.11.

• Generous Leave: The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + your birthday off, with options to purchase additional leave.

• Perks & Discounts: Access to the Ely-Vate savings platform and a Blue Light Card.

• Financial Wellbeing: Pension contributions, Life Assurance, and Stream (instant access to earned wages when needed).

• Health & Support: 24/7 GP service, second medical opinions, wellbeing support activities, and an Enhanced Maternity Package.

• Onsite Perks: Free meals and onsite free parking.

• Career Growth: Access to comprehensive training courses and career development pathways to help you achieve your professional goals.