Health Care Assistant

• 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.
• Ensure effective and confidential communication at all times maintaining strict confidentiality with regard to any information concerning patients and colleagues.
• Demonstrate an awareness of the needs of carers of patients with mental health problems.

• 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.

• o 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.o £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join uso Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.

Flexible working

• available from day one for most roles.
• Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.

Essential

• GSCE Level Education or above
• Experience of using an electronic information system
• Literate in IT/Computer Skills

Desirable

• Care Certificate. All new starters will be required to complete this training as part of the induction process
• Previous experience working within secure settings
• Working knowledge of the Mobius Clinical Information System

Essential

• Understanding of the nature of mental health conditions and how they can affect people's day to day life and impact upon recovery
• Sound analytical and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines where required

Desirable

• Working knowledge of the Mobius Clinical Information System
• Support families and carers within the boundaries of their role