Healthcare Assistant - Care Home Services | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Leigh on Sea; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join their nursing team. The role involves supporting residents in daily care, maintaining high care standards, and reporting changes in their conditions. Ideal candidates will be compassionate, positive, and motivated, with good communication skills. The position offers flexible working arrangements and numerous benefits, including 27 days holiday and extensive support for staff well-being.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent pension up to 14.5%

Staff discounts and benefits

£8K relocation package

Interest-free season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Compassion and understanding towards residents.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality care.
• Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assigned tasks involving direct resident care.
• Support individual residents in all aspects of their care.
• Report any relevant changes in the resident’s condition.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the position of an HCA to work within our NHS Nursing Home based in Westcliff-on-Sea, Essex. A unique career opportunity to become a key member of the nursing team. You must be enthusiastic, motivated with good communication skills & the ability to work under pressure. You must be a team player & willing to go the extra mile for our residents care.

The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate:

• Compassion
• Understanding
• Commitment
• Delivering high quality care
• Have a positive attitude

The post holder is responsible for undertaking assigned tasks that involve direct resident care in a care home setting.

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

Support & Development

• 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 to 14.5% 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.

The post involves supporting individual residents in all aspects of their care including daily living needs as is outlined in the residents individualised care plan. The post holder is responsible for reporting any relevant changes in the resident’s condition to the qualified staff. Furthermore the post holder will assist in the physical care and support of people with mental health needs and challenging behaviours, proving person centred care and working within the Recovery Model to enable residents to become socially inclusive, whilst supporting qualified staff to ensure the highest standards of care are upheld.

This advert closes on Friday 28 Nov 2025.