Job summary
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
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.
Main duties of the job
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.
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.
Benefits
- 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- High standard of education - GCSE or above
Knowledge
Essential
- To assess and treat own caseload of service users in accordance with Trust clinical pathways
- Understand the need for compassion in working with colleagues, service users and families
- Support families and carers within the boundaries of their role and professional code of conduct
- Undertake physical health checks of services users and act on the findings appropriately
Desirable
- Previous experience working with people with Learning Disability/ special needs
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- High standard of education - GCSE or above
Knowledge
Essential
- To assess and treat own caseload of service users in accordance with Trust clinical pathways
- Understand the need for compassion in working with colleagues, service users and families
- Support families and carers within the boundaries of their role and professional code of conduct
- Undertake physical health checks of services users and act on the findings appropriately
Desirable
- Previous experience working with people with Learning Disability/ special needs
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
