Senior Healthcare Assistant – Flexible Hours, Relocation

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

NHS pension

£8K relocation package

Season ticket loans

Job summary

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Healthcare Assistant in the Chelmsford area. The role involves working within a 24/7 mental health service in an in-patient setting and requires face-to-face interviews with the Recruiting Manager.

The post includes induction via the HCA Academy and mandatory training, with a notice of the closing date of 23 November 2026. A relocation package may be available and sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a Disclosure to the DBS will be required.

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.

Job description

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Senior Healthcare Assistant in the Chelmsford area. The role involves working within a 24/7 mental health service in an in-patient setting and requires face-to-face interviews with the Recruiting Manager.

The post includes induction via the HCA Academy and mandatory training, with a notice of the closing date of 23 November 2026. A relocation package may be available and sponsorship is not offered.