About Lotus Ward

Lotus Ward is a 10-bedded, mixed-gender specialist eating disorder unit offering a comprehensive and diverse therapy programme. The ward focuses on delivering personalised treatment, support, and therapy for individuals primarily diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa. Patients may also present with co-morbid mental or physical health conditions, including Autism, PTSD, or Personality Disorders.

Lotus is a locked unit; however, patients may be granted leave on an individual basis by their Consultant, depending on their progress.

What you'll be doing

As a Healthcare Assistant on Lotus Ward, you will provide day-to-day support to patients with eating disorders, assisting with meals, monitoring wellbeing, and promoting healthy routines. You will work closely with the multidisciplinary team to implement care plans, support patients in developing coping strategies, and encourage engagement in therapeutic activities. You will also help maintain a safe, positive, and structured ward environment while supporting patients throughout their recovery journey.

What you'll bring to the role

ED experience is desirable, however, not essential.

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

What we will give you in return

• Free on-site parking
• 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.

About [Employer hidden]

[Employer hidden] is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer.

All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. [Employer hidden] will cover the cost of a DBS check.

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HCA Job Description