Health Care Assistant

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Runwell; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday + bank holidays

Excellent pension up to 14.5%

Staff discounts

£8K relocation package

Season ticket loans

Job summary

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Health Care Assistant at Brockfield House. The role supports a multidisciplinary team delivering 24/7 in-patient mental health services across seven wards, with shifts including nights and weekends.

You will work independently within a team, deliver high-quality care, and collaborate with partners, service users and carers. The post requires flexibility and compliance with Trust policies; closing date is 18 November

Qualifications

• GSCE Level Education or above.
• Experience of using an electronic information system.
• Literate in IT/Computer Skills.
• Care Certificate. All new starters will be required to complete this training as part of the induction process.
• Previous experience working within secure settings.
• Working knowledge of the Mobius Clinical Information System.

Responsibilities

• Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for details on the Role and responsibilities
• To be responsible along with other members of the team for the implementation of all care aspects of individual care planning.
• Attending to the physical and psychological needs of the patients under the care of the nursing team.
• Act as an associate worker for service users.
• Ensure that accurate and objective information is recorded and signed by the appropriate member of staff.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with individual clients, relatives and carers are maintained by the nursing team. Contribute towards the formulation of care.
• Ensure effective and confidential communication at all times maintaining strict confidentiality with regard to any information concerning patients and colleagues.
• Demonstrate an awareness of the needs of carers of patients with mental health problems.

Skills

IT literacy

Electronic information systems

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

GSCE Level Education or above

Tools

Mobius Clinical Information System

Job description

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Health Care Assistant

The closing date is 18 November 2026

*Please note we are unable to provide Sponsorship for this role now or in the future*

At Brockfield House we are a Multidisciplinary team that provides individualised care aimed at reducing risk, recovery and rehabilitation to prevent further offending.

We work closely with external agencies such as MAPPA, MOJ, Parole Board, Probation Services, and Border force. Our Service is covered by 7 wards across the site that provides supports people between the ages of 18-65 who are detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 or court order.

You will be required to work independently and accountably as part of a team of clinicians offering 24 hours mental health access and information in the service area of the Trust. The service will be 7 days a week, 24 hours a day for 365 days a year working shifts in an in-patient setting.

To act as a role model to other colleagues within the team.

Work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team.

To deliver high quality, effective operational service to people with mental health needs, in accordance with the principles and objective of the Trust and its vision as identified in the service. The job requires the post holder to work flexibly and undertake a change in role at short notice.

To work collaboratively with others within the organisation to provide an exemplary level of care to service users and their carers.

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible along with other members of the team for the implementation of all care aspects of individual care planning.
• Attending to the physical and psychological needs of the patients under the care of the nursing team.
• Act as an associate worker for service users.
• Ensure that accurate and objective information is recorded and signed by the appropriate member of staff.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with individual clients, relatives and carers are maintained by the nursing team. Contribute towards the formulation of care.
• Ensure effective and confidential communication at all times maintaining strict confidentiality with regard to any information concerning patients and colleagues.
• Demonstrate an awareness of the needs of carers of patients with mental health problems.

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.

• 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 uso 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.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for details on the Role and responsibilities

Person Specification

Experience

• GSCE Level Education or above
• Experience of using an electronic information system
• Literate in IT/Computer Skills
• Care Certificate. All new starters will be required to complete this training as part of the induction process
• Previous experience working within secure settings
• Working knowledge of the Mobius Clinical Information System

Knowledge

• Understanding of the nature of mental health conditions and how they can affect people's day to day life and impact upon recovery
• Sound analytical and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines where required
• Working knowledge of the Mobius Clinical Information System
• Support families and carers within the boundaries of their role

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 name

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust