Healthcare Assistant
EnfieldOn-site
AI Summary
Provides hands-on personal and practical care to adult patients on acute and secure mental health wards, supporting qualified staff with care plans and daily activities while maintaining dignity and reporting concerns.
About this role
Priory Hospital Enfield
Salary - £26300 per annum
Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
Priory Hospital Enfield has an opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team.
Priory Hospital Enfield, Edmonton, North London is an acute and secure mental health service for adult males and females, including medium secure, low secure and acute wards. It provides specialist assessment, treatment and care for individuals with severe mental illness and complex needs. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus services and Edmonton Green Overground station nearby. It is approximately 2 miles from central London, with the A10 and M25 also within easy reach.
Salary - £26300 per annum
Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
Priory Hospital Enfield has an opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team.
Priory Hospital Enfield, Edmonton, North London is an acute and secure mental health service for adult males and females, including medium secure, low secure and acute wards. It provides specialist assessment, treatment and care for individuals with severe mental illness and complex needs. It is accessible by public transport, with local bus services and Edmonton Green Overground station nearby. It is approximately 2 miles from central London, with the A10 and M25 also within easy reach.
Key Responsibilities
You will be part of a compassionate team that is committed to our patients' wellbeing. We take a personalised approach, using proven therapies to help people move forward with confidence and build a healthier, more fulfilling future. You will play a key part in their recovery, assisting qualified staff with the assessment and implementation of individual patient care plans, undertaking routine tasks and activities as directed or delegated to facilitate wellbeing, dignity and treatment of patients
As part of the role you will be:
- Supporting qualified staff with patient care plans and day-to-day care.
- Providing practical and personal care, including bathing, dressing and toileting, while maintaining dignity and respect.
- Monitoring patients' physical, mental and emotional wellbeing and reporting any concerns to senior staff.
- Supporting patients to maintain their wellbeing and receive safe, person-centred care.
You can find additional information in the attached job description.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.
As part of your probation period, you may be required to complete the Care Certificate, even if you've previously achieved it.
As part of your probation period, you may be required to complete the Care Certificate, even if you've previously achieved it.
Benefits
We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.
- Birthday Holiday - Your Birthday as an extra days annual leave
- Enhanced maternity pay
- Contributory pension scheme
- Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
- Access to development opportunities
- Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
- Leadership & management development
- Long service award
- Refer a friend bonuses
Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.
Skills
Care CertificateDignity And Respect In CareMental Health ObservationPatient Care PlanningPersonal Care (bathing, Dressing, Toileting)Person-centred Care
Explore related jobs
More jobs at Priory
Similar Care Certificate jobs
Jobs in Enfield
- Customer Service Rep(04009) - 940 Enfield StDomino's · Enfield, CT
- Multi-Media Technician AdvancedGlobal Media Group Services Ltd · Enfield (Operations)
- Operations ManagerNuffield Health · Enfield
- Level 1 Assistant Manager(04009) - 940 Enfield StDomino's · Enfield, CT
- Assistant Chef - BankThe British United Provident Association Limited · Enfield
- Catering Supervisor - Tottenham Hotspur Training GroundWSH Group · Enfield, England
Browse these categories
Market data for this role
All reports →- SeriesRole reportsOne role family at a time: how many openings, what changed this week, who is hiring, what it pays.
- SeriesSalary reportsWhat employers publish in job postings, by level and workplace. Not self-reported pay.
- Market overviewState of tech hiring, September 2026: up 4.8%Tech hiring rose 4.8% month over month in September 2026, with 411,122 new listings. Customer support and account executive roles led the growth.