Healthcare Support Worker

Job description

Have you recently completed a psychology degree and are looking to gain meaningful, hands‐on clinical experience? Or are you an experienced Healthcare Support Worker ready to take the next step in a specialist setting? Start your career with purpose and make a real difference where it truly matters.

Main duties of the jobAs a Healthcare Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting patients through some of the most challenging moments of their lives. Your empathy, consistency and determination will help create a safe and therapeutic environment where recovery becomes possible.

What you will be doing

Build positive, therapeutic relationships with patients

Support young people with their daily care and treatment plans

Monitor wellbeing and record observations accurately

Assist with documentation and care planning

Support patients during times of emotional distress

Work collaboratively with colleagues, families and external professionals

Carry out delegated clinical duties under the supervision of the Nurse in Charge

Engage fully with ongoing training and development

What we are looking for

A genuine passion for supporting children and young people

Emotional resilience and the ability to work in challenging situations

Strong communication and teamwork skills

A commitment to high‐quality, compassionate care

Previous healthcare experience is desirable but not essential, as comprehensive training will be provided

English and Maths GCSE or equivalent (essential)

Psychology degree (desirable)

Demonstrated experience working in healthcare or with young people (essential)

Capacity to engage with young people in a person‐centred way (desirable)

About usEllern Mede is an internationally renowned specialist provider of care for people with eating disorders and complex mental health conditions. Our services combine inpatient and outpatient treatment, delivering recovery‐focused and high‐dependency care tailored to each individual.

We are proud of our highly skilled multidisciplinary teams, strong clinical leadership and a culture of learning, development and compassion.

What We Offer

Comprehensive induction and specialist eating disorder training

Clear career development and progression pathways

Ongoing clinical supervision and online academic meetings

Employee Assistance Programme

A supportive environment where your expertise is recognised and valued

Other InformationPlease note we do not offer certificate of sponsorship for this role.

Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Barnet

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English