Health Care Support Worker | East London NHS Foundation Trust

East London NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking enthusiastic Health Care Assistants to support patients in adult and older adult mental health wards. Ideal candidates will have a keen interest in mental health and be committed to providing compassionate care within a supportive multidisciplinary team. This role promises to make a positive difference in patients' lives and invites both experienced and inexperienced individuals to apply.

Qualifications

• Keen interest in working with patients in a mental health setting.
• Commitment to outstanding patient care and best practices.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients with a wide range of needs.
• Support service users and assist in treatment programs.

Job description

Overview

Health Care Assistants for Mental Health. An opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and caring people to work as health care support workers within our adult and older adult wards. There are a number of mental health wards across ELFT and we are seeking enthusiastic people with the right mindset to come and join our supportive and progressive teams. We are looking for caring and compassionate people, both experienced and inexperienced, to join our dedicated teams.

What you will do

To be successful in a Health Care assistant or Support Worker role, you will need to be forward thinking and have a keen interest in working with patients being nursed in a mental health settings. You will be working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, caring for patients with a wide range of needs.

Our approach and values

Our mission is to make a positive difference to people\'s lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive – so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.

Our care and treatment programmes are underpinned by principles of recovery and social inclusion and much of our work is co-produced with patients. You will help to ensure that the people we care for always have a strong voice. If you are committed to providing outstanding patient care with a sound knowledge of best practise, this is the opportunity for you.

Additional information

This advert closes on Wednesday 24 Sep 2025