Carer Link Worker | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Stansted Mountfitchet; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a dedicated individual to assist in delivering patient centred care under the guidance of a Consultant Social Worker. The role involves collaborating with various stakeholders, providing practical support to service users, and working within a multi-disciplinary team on a 7-day, 24-hour service basis. The successful candidate will also support families and carers of individuals with mental health needs, ensuring a person-centred approach is maintained throughout.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent pension plan

Staff discounts via Blue Light Card

Relocation package available

Interest-free season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Experience in assisting with patient care under supervision.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Strong interpersonal skills to support service users and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the delivery of patient centred care under supervision.
• Work collaboratively with key partner organisations and service users.
• Support carers and families connected with individuals having mental health needs.

Job description

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for assisting with the delivery of patient centred care under the supervision of a social worker, providing practical support to service users in performing day to day activities, guidance and education, and in assisting in their management and care based upon individual needs under the guidance of a senior member of the Team.

You will be expected to work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi‑disciplinary team in delivering services; providing a 7‑day a week, 24‑hour a day service for 365 days a year, working shifts where appropriate and operationally required.

In delivering your duties you are expected to display behaviours that are aligned with the Trust values and as required in accordance with the NHS Constitution at all times.

The successful candidate will work with carers and families of people with mental health needs under the direction of a Consultant Social Worker. You will support and enable the carers to connect with local assets within the communities to help build resilience.

Support & Recognition

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
• If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• We run recognition awards to recognise staff’s hard work and dedication.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
• Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
• £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us.
• Season ticket loans are interest‑free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Flexible Working & Job Share

Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.

Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

For full duties please refer to the attached job description.

This advert closes on Thursday 1 Jan 2026