Community Support worker | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Chelmsford is seeking a support worker to assist qualified nursing staff in caring for individuals with complex mental health needs. The role involves promoting independence, reporting changes in conditions, and working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Benefits include a competitive holiday package, pension contributions, and staff discounts.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent pension of up to 14.5%

Staff discounts including Blue Light Card

£8K relocation package

Interest-free season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Experience in providing person-centred care for individuals with complex mental health needs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Understanding of the Mental Capacity Act.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified nursing staff in providing care and support to patients.
• Observe and report changes in patients' conditions.
• Promote a recovery model approach and encourage independence.

Skills

Flexibility

Approachability

Teamwork

Job description

• Assisting qualified nursing staff in providing care and support of people with complex mental health needs within the community and/or patient’s ownhome.
• Providing person centred care and working within the recovery model approach enabling patients to work towards their goals within their careplans.
• The post holder is responsible for reporting regularly to the care co-ordinator or other qualified staff, working both under supervision and on their own, reporting any relevant changes inthe patient’s condition andenvironment.
• The post holder is responsible for undertaking assigned tasks that involve providing direct patient care in the community. Patients, relatives, carers and other staffwill find the post holder flexible, approachable and with a helpfuldisposition.
• This job description is subject to regular review and may be amended inthe future after discussion with management. It is to be readinaddition to existing Trust policies andprocedures.
• Observing and reporting to the care co-ordinator or other qualified staff, the changes in patients’ psychological and physicalcondition
• Promote a recovery model approach, encouraging independence and realistic goal settings.
• Assist in planning programmes of care together with the multi-disciplinary team, implementing these plans under the supervision and direction of the care co-ordinator.
• Establish and maintain good/Professional working relationships with patients and carer

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

Work that wraps around your needs
• Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.


• Assist the care coordinator in the planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care plans and risk managementplans
• Observe, record and report changes in the patients’ health and environment to the care coordinator or other qualifiedstaff
• Provide leadership and mentoring to studentnurses
• An understanding of the Mental CapacityAct


This advert closes on Tuesday 5 Aug 2025