Health Care Assistant

NHS; Loughton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Loughton seeks a committed professional to provide recovery-focused treatment and support for individuals with mental health disorders. You will collaborate with various clinical professionals and undertake physical health assessments as part of your role. Strong community work experience and enthusiasm for mental health are desired. This permanent, full-time position offers flexible working arrangements and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent pension contributions

Staff discounts

£8K relocation package

Interest-free season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Perform physical health assessments under professional guidance.
• Experience in community work is essential.
• Valid UK driving licence is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Multi-Disciplinary Team for focused care.
• Support Service Users in day-to-day activities.
• Conduct risk assessments for Service Users.

Skills

Community work experience

Enthusiasm for mental health

Education

Phlebotomy training

Job description

Job summary

Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all of our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately your application form be rejected from the process.

Please note this vacancy requires a face to face interview with the Recruiting Manager. Applicants that are unable to attend a face to face interview need not apply.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed staff member to join our existing community service. The aim of the service is to provide recovery-focused treatment and support via personalised care plans for individuals who are presenting with a range of mental health disorders: supporting them from diagnosis to recovery, to enable them to lead the lives they wish to live. You will work with the Multi-Disciplinary Team: a spectrum of clinical professionals which includes Nurses, Psychologists, Doctors, Social Workers, Occupational Therapist and support staff. A key focus of the role is that of undertaking physical health assessments.

Main duties of the job

To work collaboratively with colleagues, service users and their

carers to ensure the delivery of focused care and treatment.

This role involves that of working with individuals who are

experiencing a range of mental health conditions and who, as a

consequence of this, might be vulnerable.

A key component of this role is that of supporting with physical

health assessments for which training will be provided.

You will work as part an established multi-disciplinary team;

working under the direction of a qualified practitioner to

deliver individualized support in accordance with the agreed

care plan.

About us

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.

Details Date posted

31 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum plus 5% High Cost Allowance

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

364-A-9212

Job locations

Rectory Lane Health Centre

Rectory Lane

Loughton, Essex

IG10 3RU

Job description Job responsibilities

To work collaboratively with key partner organizations, Service

Users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the

Multi-Disciplinary Team to deliver high quality, recovery

focused care interventions.

You will be responsible for assisting in the management and care of Service Users based upon individual needs, under the care planning and guidance of senior qualified staff.

To support the service and Associate Practitioner by conducting physical health assessments for service users.

Provision of practical support to Service Users in performing

day to day activities, guidance and education in accordance

with the agreed care plan and for a dedicate period of time

Produce accurate and timely documentation, conduct and manage the maintenance of records on all Service User under your care in line with Trust policy.

You will be responsible for conducting risk assessment of the individual and of the potential hazards in the Service Users environment: reporting concerns to senior staff.

To attend the weekly Multi-Disciplinary Team meeting.

The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS) brings together key health, care, community, and voluntary sector organisations from across our area. Our aim is to work together in partnership to join up health and care services, improving our populations health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities. One such example of this collaborative work is the launch of our HCA Academy, an ICS initiative between Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) and Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) to support the incoming Health Care assistant (HCA) workforce. The academy models a one workforce cross system approach to the onboarding, induction, education and experience of Healthcare Assistants.

To support this one workforce model the successful candidate for this post will be required to attend our5 day (Monday to Friday) face to face Induction Programme at our MSE ICS Education Hub at Brentwood Community Hospital. Your start date will therefore fall on one of two of the HCA Academy induction dates across the month, which will be discussed and agreed during the recruitment process.

Our HCA Academy Induction programme has been designed to train and support the successful candidate through the early stages of their employment at EPUT and will provide opportunities to enhance skills, knowledge and experience.

Further information will be provided post interview.

This will be followed by an additional 5 day (Monday to Friday) EPUT corporate / mandatory training welcome. (EPUT Welcome will be varied between face to face and virtual delivery).

Job description Job responsibilities

To work collaboratively with key partner organizations, Service

Users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the

Multi-Disciplinary Team to deliver high quality, recovery

focused care interventions.

You will be responsible for assisting in the management and care of Service Users based upon individual needs, under the care planning and guidance of senior qualified staff.

To support the service and Associate Practitioner by conducting physical health assessments for service users.

Provision of practical support to Service Users in performing

day to day activities, guidance and education in accordance

with the agreed care plan and for a dedicate period of time

Produce accurate and timely documentation, conduct and manage the maintenance of records on all Service User under your care in line with Trust policy.

You will be responsible for conducting risk assessment of the individual and of the potential hazards in the Service Users environment: reporting concerns to senior staff.

To attend the weekly Multi-Disciplinary Team meeting.

The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS) brings together key health, care, community, and voluntary sector organisations from across our area. Our aim is to work together in partnership to join up health and care services, improving our populations health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities. One such example of this collaborative work is the launch of our HCA Academy, an ICS initiative between Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) and Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) to support the incoming Health Care assistant (HCA) workforce. The academy models a one workforce cross system approach to the onboarding, induction, education and experience of Healthcare Assistants.

To support this one workforce model the successful candidate for this post will be required to attend our5 day (Monday to Friday) face to face Induction Programme at our MSE ICS Education Hub at Brentwood Community Hospital. Your start date will therefore fall on one of two of the HCA Academy induction dates across the month, which will be discussed and agreed during the recruitment process.

Our HCA Academy Induction programme has been designed to train and support the successful candidate through the early stages of their employment at EPUT and will provide opportunities to enhance skills, knowledge and experience.

Further information will be provided post interview.

This will be followed by an additional 5 day (Monday to Friday) EPUT corporate / mandatory training welcome. (EPUT Welcome will be varied between face to face and virtual delivery).

Person Specification Transport Essential

• Valid UK driving licence

Desirable

• Use of own vehicle for work purposes

Experience Essential

• Evidence of previous community work

Desirable

• Phlebotomy trained

Desire Essential

• Evidence of enthusiasm to work in mental health setting

Desirable

• Previous work in mental health setting

Person Specification Transport Essential

• Valid UK driving licence

Desirable

• Use of own vehicle for work purposes

Experience Essential

• Evidence of previous community work

Desirable

• Phlebotomy trained

Desire Essential

• Evidence of enthusiasm to work in mental health setting

Desirable

• Previous work in mental health setting

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rectory Lane Health Centre

Rectory Lane

Loughton, Essex

IG10 3RU

Employer's website

https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Rectory Lane Health Centre

Rectory Lane

Loughton, Essex

IG10 3RU

Employer's website

https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)