Bank Healthcare Assistant

Job summary

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 Spring Wood Lodge in Guiseley, Leeds, plus the potential future option to work bank shifts regionally at other [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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 Spring Wood Lodge 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 Mental Health conditions. 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.

Main duties of the job

This role is for an experienced Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker seeking flexibility to choose their work shifts. The position offers extra shifts to increase income, working through an app to select and book available shifts at Spring Wood Lodge in Guiseley, Leeds, with potential future opportunities at other [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] services. There is no minimum work hour requirement, although working frequently is advisable to maintain service knowledge. The role includes an hourly rate with a 12.07% holiday allowance uplift, paid induction, access to shifts through an app, weekly pay, and additional benefits such as free meals and parking. Workers have the autonomy of zero hour contracts and will operate in a challenging yet rewarding environment, helping individuals with Mental Health issues to improve their lives. The job requires compassion, resilience, vigilance, and a positive attitude. The work location is a women's service with complex needs not met in general psychiatric services.

About us

You will be employed by [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], a company known for a unique approach to care delivery. With over 8,000 employees, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] operates more than 90 services across England and Wales, specialising in Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education. This employment offers opportunities for career growth and movement within the company. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is part of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] group, which has an extensive global network spanning 10 countries and employing over 86,000 people worldwide. As a committed and inclusive employer, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] follows safer recruitment practices, committed to Disability Confident and accessible recruitment. All staff must understand their personal responsibility to promote and safeguard service users' welfare, with employment contingent on passing a DBS disclosure.

Details

• Date posted: 06 May 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £12.85 an hour
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: 1498851179
• Job locations: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Leeds, LS20 9PQ

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 Spring Wood Lodge in Guiseley, Leeds, plus the potential future option to work bank shifts regionally at other [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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 Spring Wood Lodge 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 Mental Health conditions. 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 [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], 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: 1 Towngate Close, Guiseley, Leeds, LS20 9PQ. You will be working at Spring Wood Lodge, a service that supports women over the age of 18 who have complex emotional and mental health problems associated with significant risk behaviours. Typically they have a diagnosis of personality disorder or a severe mental illness. They may not have had their needs met in a general psychiatric service including acute inpatient units, community mental health teams or community personality disorder service. Working as part of a team, you will focus on active rehabilitation with a view to achieving sustainable discharge. What you will get An hourly rate of up to £12.85 (plus a 12.07% 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: You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is part of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: Experience as a Healthcare Assistant or Support Worker.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.

Employer details

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• Address: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Leeds, LS20 9PQ
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Employer contact details

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