Healthcare Assistant - Older Adult MH Inpatient Services
| Posting date: | 26 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,937 - £26,598 per annum plus HCA |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 25 September 2025 |
| Location: | Grays, RM16 2PX |
| Company: | Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7433970/364-A-9288 |
Summary
A Vacancy at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to be part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team working at our older adult inpatient ward based at Thurrock Community Hospital.
Meadowview inpatient facility provides care to older people, over the agency of 65, suffering from mental health problems where the problems are deemed to be such that admission to hospital is the only safe option.
The post holder is responsible for undertaking assigned tasks that involve direct patient care in inpatient settings.
The post involves supporting individual patients in all aspects of their care including daily living needs as is outlined in the patients individualised care plan
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.
The post holder is responsible for reporting any relevant changes in the patient’s condition to the qualified staff. Furthermore the post holder will assist in the physical care and support of people with mental health needs, proving person centred care and working within the Recovery Model to enable patients to be become socially inclusive, whilst supporting qualified staff to ensure the highest standards of care are upheld.
This advert closes on Thursday 28 Aug 2025
We have an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to be part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team working at our older adult inpatient ward based at Thurrock Community Hospital.
Meadowview inpatient facility provides care to older people, over the agency of 65, suffering from mental health problems where the problems are deemed to be such that admission to hospital is the only safe option.
The post holder is responsible for undertaking assigned tasks that involve direct patient care in inpatient settings.
The post involves supporting individual patients in all aspects of their care including daily living needs as is outlined in the patients individualised care plan
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.
The post holder is responsible for reporting any relevant changes in the patient’s condition to the qualified staff. Furthermore the post holder will assist in the physical care and support of people with mental health needs, proving person centred care and working within the Recovery Model to enable patients to be become socially inclusive, whilst supporting qualified staff to ensure the highest standards of care are upheld.
This advert closes on Thursday 28 Aug 2025