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Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Healthcare Assistant
The closing date is 12 November 2026
Job summary
Whilst we welcome all applications from all suitable candidates, unfortunately, we will not be offering sponsorship for this role.
Essex Learning Disability Partnership are looking for a Healthcare Assistantwith a passion for delivering the highest standard of care for individuals that have a learning disability.
You will be working as a healthcare assistant within the Enhanced Support Team with service users who can present with complex and challenging needs. The job role will be based in Essex.
Main duties of the job
Main Responsibilities
The postholder will provide support to an allocated group of service users as delegated by the Team Leader or agreed registered practitioner. The postholder will be expected to work within the Community Specialist Learning Disabilty Team in line with service needs.
The postholder will receive regular supervision as appropriate to their ongoing developmental needs and requirements and partake in reflective practice and training on a regular basis.
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trustare one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission.
Our family of over 4,500 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings.Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
Details
Date posted
30 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
367-LD&F-101753
Job locations
Lexden Hospital Site
London Road
Colchester, Essex
CO3 4DB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Role
To have regard for the physical, psychological, emotional and environmental needs of the service users and their carers
To provide support as directed by the Nurse Team leader and in close liaison with other agencies delivering agreed outcomes.
To work with colleagues and Health Access Champions in a variety of settings , reporting any concerns for service user health and wellbeing to the Nurse Team Leader
To keep accurate records of tasks undertaken, observation and events concerning service users and to report to other members of the team, as appropriate, and to prepare reports as requested
To maintain and promote good communication and working relationships both within the team and with colleagues from other agencies
To develop a knowledge and understanding of the specialist needs of service users, and the approaches used in their care across diverse health settings
In collaboration with Primary Care Networks, support the process of understanding and improving service user experiences of care in other health settings through data collection, observation, feedback, discussion, and reporting through the clinical team
Provide information of health promotion and healthy living as appropriate to individual need
To undertake and assist in the organisation of the day to day smooth running of the service
Contribute towards the ongoing quality of service and care and identify any risk issues in relation to the service users health and social care need
Networking and promoting positive relationships within the primary care network
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Role
To have regard for the physical, psychological, emotional and environmental needs of the service users and their carers
To provide support as directed by the Nurse Team leader and in close liaison with other agencies delivering agreed outcomes.
To work with colleagues and Health Access Champions in a variety of settings , reporting any concerns for service user health and wellbeing to the Nurse Team Leader
To keep accurate records of tasks undertaken, observation and events concerning service users and to report to other members of the team, as appropriate, and to prepare reports as requested
To maintain and promote good communication and working relationships both within the team and with colleagues from other agencies
To develop a knowledge and understanding of the specialist needs of service users, and the approaches used in their care across diverse health settings
In collaboration with Primary Care Networks, support the process of understanding and improving service user experiences of care in other health settings through data collection, observation, feedback, discussion, and reporting through the clinical team
Provide information of health promotion and healthy living as appropriate to individual need
To undertake and assist in the organisation of the day to day smooth running of the service
Contribute towards the ongoing quality of service and care and identify any risk issues in relation to the service users health and social care need
Networking and promoting positive relationships within the primary care network
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of academic qualifications achievement
- NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Health Care Assistant - working in a Health & Social Care setting.
- Experience of working with people with a learning disability, who may have mental health needs and / or challenging behaviours
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of academic qualifications achievement
- NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Health Care Assistant - working in a Health & Social Care setting.
- Experience of working with people with a learning disability, who may have mental health needs and / or challenging behaviours
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Lexden Hospital Site
London Road
Colchester, Essex
CO3 4DB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Lexden Hospital Site
London Road
Colchester, Essex
CO3 4DB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.hpft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Community Service Manager (Interim)
John O'Connor
03332225020
Details
Date posted
30 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
367-LD&F-101753
Job locations
Lexden Hospital Site
London Road
Colchester, Essex
CO3 4DB
United Kingdom
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