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Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

21d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Healthcare
  • Chelmsford

AI generated summary

  • You must be flexible for 24/7 care, attend a face-to-face interview, provide references, cover your DBS check cost, and have both COVID vaccinations unless exempt.
  • You will assist in patient care, implement and evaluate care plans under supervision, work independently when needed, and participate in a flexible 24-hour rostering system.

Requirements

  • It is a requirement of this position to participate in a flexible rostering arrangement to provide 24-hour care, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
  • Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles.
  • 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.
  • Important note: please ensure that as part of your application, you include professional references with business contact information covering your last three years of employment history.
  • As a newly appointed employee, you are responsible for incurring the cost of your initial DBS check relevant to your post; the amount will be deducted from your first salary with the Trust.
  • Applicants will be subject to robust safer recruitment processes.
  • Anyone directly employed to work in a Care Home or who are required as part of their role to be deployed to a CQC registered care home are required to have had both their COVID vaccinations, unless they are exempt.
  • This is therefore a requirement of this role and will form part of our pre-employment checks.

Responsibilities

  • To assist the professional team in providing care for patients in an in-patient environment.
  • Under supervision of qualified team member, implement and assist with the evaluation of individual plans of care.
  • The post-holder will be required to work from time to time without direct supervision.
  • It is a requirement of this position to participate in a flexible rostering arrangement to provide 24-hour care.

FAQs

What is the working schedule for the Health Care Assistant position?

The position requires participation in a flexible rostering arrangement to provide 24-hour care, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

Are there both part-time and full-time opportunities available?

Yes, there is one part-time contract for 25 hours per week on Kitwood ward and one full-time contract for 37.5 hours per week on Chelmer ward.

Is sponsorship available for this role?

Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all our job roles; applications from individuals requiring sponsorship may be rejected.

Can I apply for this position if I cannot attend a face-to-face interview?

No, this vacancy requires a face-to-face interview with the Recruiting Manager, and applicants unable to attend should not apply.

What are some of the main duties of the Health Care Assistant?

Key duties include assisting the professional team in providing patient care, implementing individual plans of care under supervision, and occasionally working without direct supervision.

What benefits do employees receive?

Benefits include 27 days of holiday plus bank holidays, an excellent pension scheme, staff discounts, and interest-free season ticket loans for travel.

Is there support available for employees' mental health and wellbeing?

Yes, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice, and counselling for our employees.

What is required of applicants regarding references?

Applicants must include professional references with business contact information covering their last three years of employment history; personal or character references are not accepted.

Will I incur costs for a DBS check?

Yes, as a newly appointed employee, you will be responsible for the cost of your initial DBS check, which will be deducted from your first salary.

Is there a vaccination requirement for this role?

Yes, anyone directly employed to work in a Care Home or required to be deployed to a CQC registered care home must have had both their COVID vaccinations unless exempt.

Can applicants use AI to help write their application?

Applications for this role should be written by the applicant; if artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used, the application may be rejected. However, seeking appropriate support for disability-related needs is allowed.

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Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

We care for people every day. What we do together, matters.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2017
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) provides a variety of mental health, learning disability, and community health services across Essex. Their mission is to offer high-quality, compassionate care that promotes mental and physical well-being. They focus on improving patient outcomes through integrated, person-centered services that address the diverse needs of their community, ensuring accessible and effective support for all individuals.