Healthcare Assistant


Company:	Priory
Salary:	from £27,976 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Market Weighton, YO43 3EQ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	12 Nov 2026
Closing date:	12 Dec 2026

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Summary

Priory Hospital Market Weighton has an opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team.

Based in East Yorkshire, Priory Hospital Market Weighton is a level 2 rehabilitation hospital for adult males, offering bespoke and flexible therapeutic programme with therapies focused on stabilisation, skill acquisition, personal development, community integration, and developing competence and confidence in living skills.

We also have close links to Priory Adult Care community services to develop discharge pathways out of the hospital.

You will be part of a compassionate team who are 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

Essential requirements

Essential for the role Good standard of education (NVQ Level 1 or GCSEs in Maths and English) Compassionate, caring and patient-focused approach Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team Basic IT skills and accurate record-keeping Understanding of the importance of confidentiality Flexible approach to working shifts, including weekends and nights where required Willingness to undertake mandatory training and continuous professional development The following experience would be beneficial Previous experience working in a healthcare, care home or mental health setting Experience supporting individuals with personal care needs Knowledge of person-centred care and safeguarding practices Experience managing challenging behaviours or supporting patients with complex needs Experience working alongside Registered Nurses or within a multidisciplinary team Understanding of de-escalation techniques and patient observation practices

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