Job summary To provide the support worker role within the Harlow SDFS team based in Stansted. The successful candidate will work alongside a Multi-Disciplinary Team providing support for people living with dementia and older adults with complex mental health needs. The support worker role is diverse which can include completing physical health checks, implementing biopsychosocial care plans under the guidance of the qualified MDT staff, building relationships with patients and their families to enable them to live their lives with dignity and positivity. Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all of our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately your application form be rejected from the process. Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a sufficient number of applications be received. Main duties of the job ROLE SUMMARY To work independently and collaberatively as part of a team of Multi Disciplinary clinicians offering mental health support and treatment in the service area of the Trust. The service will be 5 days a week, Monday to Friday, 9am - 5 pm. the service is delivered in the patients own homes. 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. To deliver high quality, effective operational service to people with dementia and 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 collaberatively with all stakeholders within the Integrated Community Team and the wider Integrated Neighbourhood team in Harlow To work collaboratively with others within the organisation to provide an exemplary level of care to service users and their carers. About us EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including; Season Ticket Loans NHS discounts for staff Excellent Training facilities and opportunities Buying and Selling annual leave scheme The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work Day One Flexible Employer The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment Join our Staff bank What is Staff Bank? Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times. All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish. If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank. Date posted 16 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 364-A-8881 Job locations Harlow Specialist dementia and Frailty Service Latton Bush Harlow CM18 7BL Job description Job responsibilities The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS) brings together key health, care, community, and voluntary sector organisations from across our area. Our aim is to work together in partnership to join up health and care services, improving our populations health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities. One such example of this collaborative work is the launch of our HCA Academy, an ICS initiative between Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) and Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) to support the incoming Health Care assistant (HCA) workforce. The academy models a one workforce cross system approach to the onboarding, induction, education and experience of Healthcare Assistants. To support this one workforce model the successful candidate for this post will be required to attend our5 day (Monday to Friday) face to face Induction Programme at our MSE ICS Education Hub at Brentwood Community Hospital. Your start date will therefore fall on one of two of the HCA Academy induction dates across the month, which will be discussed and agreed during the recruitment process. Our HCA Academy Induction programme has been designed to train and support the successful candidate through the early stages of their employment at EPUT and will provide opportunities to enhance skills, knowledge and experience. Further information will be provided post interview. This will be followed by an additional 5 day (Monday to Friday) EPUT corporate / mandatory training welcome. ( EPUT Welcome will be varied between face to face and virtual delivery). Job description Job responsibilities The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS) brings together key health, care, community, and voluntary sector organisations from across our area. Our aim is to work together in partnership to join up health and care services, improving our populations health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities. One such example of this collaborative work is the launch of our HCA Academy, an ICS initiative between Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) and Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) to support the incoming Health Care assistant (HCA) workforce. The academy models a one workforce cross system approach to the onboarding, induction, education and experience of Healthcare Assistants. To support this one workforce model the successful candidate for this post will be required to attend our5 day (Monday to Friday) face to face Induction Programme at our MSE ICS Education Hub at Brentwood Community Hospital. Your start date will therefore fall on one of two of the HCA Academy induction dates across the month, which will be discussed and agreed during the recruitment process. Our HCA Academy Induction programme has been designed to train and support the successful candidate through the early stages of their employment at EPUT and will provide opportunities to enhance skills, knowledge and experience. Further information will be provided post interview. This will be followed by an additional 5 day (Monday to Friday) EPUT corporate / mandatory training welcome. ( EPUT Welcome will be varied between face to face and virtual delivery). Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential GCSE Qualifications Desirable Care Certificate NVQ in health and social care or equivalent Experience of working with people with dementia or complex mental health needs Knowledge Essential Literate in IT/Computer Skills Good Oral Communication Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines where required Desirable Understanding of Trust Policies and Procedures Working knowledge of the SystmOne Clinical Information System Previous experience working within community settings Clinical Governance Essential Knowledge of IPC Desirable Knowledge of MHA, MCA and principles of CPA and Care Management Person Specification Education/Qualifications Essential GCSE Qualifications Desirable Care Certificate NVQ in health and social care or equivalent Experience of working with people with dementia or complex mental health needs Knowledge Essential Literate in IT/Computer Skills Good Oral Communication Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines where required Desirable Understanding of Trust Policies and Procedures Working knowledge of the SystmOne Clinical Information System Previous experience working within community settings Clinical Governance Essential Knowledge of IPC Desirable Knowledge of MHA, MCA and principles of CPA and Care Management 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Address Harlow Specialist dementia and Frailty Service Latton Bush Harlow CM18 7BL Employer's website https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)