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Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Billericay; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Season ticket loans

Pension scheme and staff discounts

Job summary

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join the Learning Disability unit. The role supports a 24/7 in-patient service, working within a multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality care and information to service users.

Applicants should have Learning Disabilities experience and a valid driving licence. The post offers a supportive environment with opportunities for skills development and career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience working with Learning Disabilities is essential.
• Willingness to work in a 24/7 in-patient setting.

Responsibilities

• Work independently and as part of a clinical team providing 24/7 mental health access and information.
• Act as a role model to colleagues within the team.
• Collaborate with partner organisations, service users and a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Learning Disabilities experience

Driving licence

Job description

Healthcare Assistant | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

Company:

Company: Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health Care Assistant to join the dynamic and exciting team at our Learning Disability unit.

This is your chance to join a supportive team and gain essential skills and knowledge for your career in the health services.

Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role now or in the future

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.

• 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.

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 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.

• To deliver high quality, effective operational service to people with Learning Disability/ ASD/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.
• Experience within Learning Disabilities is Essential alongside a driving licence/access to a car

This advert closes on Wednesday 7 Oct 2026