Job Description

We currently have opportunities to join the Bank working for Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT). In particular we are looking for temporary staff to work as and when required often at short notice at Band 3 level, within Colchester, Essex only.
The post holder will work in close collaboration with other professionals, including the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team (Nursing, Psychiatry, Psychology, Allied Health Professionals and Arts Therapies) in implementing care plans that promote service user empowerment through the process. The post holder, with the wider Multi-Disciplinary Team will provide high quality, individualised care, which addresses the needs of the service users and meets individual health needs
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Main duties of the job
Main Duties & responsibilities
To supervise or assist service-users with personal hygiene requirements including bathing, washing and toileting, where required
Be fully conversant with the risk assessment and risk management care plans of each Service User
Ensure that the statutory requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 are observed and applied
As a team member support colleagues, and where necessary, ensure that they are aware of each individuals management program in relation to security / risk behaviours
Promote Service User empowerment in all aspects of their care
To supervise or assist during meal times service users and to report any eating difficulties to registered staff
To assist with occupational and rehabilitation therapies including sports, shopping and social activities when required, in support of registered staff
To assist in admission procedures, transfers and discharge of service users including the safekeeping of relevant personal property.
To assist in maintaining record charts such as nursing observation, fluid balance, weight, temperature, pulse and respirations
To work in support of registered staff in all forms of group and individual therapy
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 4,000 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
13 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
367-BANK-HCA-16-Essex
Job locations
Lexden Hospital, Colchester, Essex, CO3 4DB
Colchester
CO3 4DB
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Implement agreed plans of care and therapeutic interventions under the guidance of registered practitioners supported by on-going supervision and support.
Contribute to the monitoring of the physical environment ensuring that it is safe and conducive to the therapeutic work of the unit.
Contribute towards the ongoing quality of service and care and identify any risk issues in within an agreed and monitored supervisory framework.
Provide support to service users in all elements of their daily living where appropriate.
Carry out practical tasks, identified as part of the service users care plan alongside completion of supportive observations.
Accurately monitor and provide timely feedback on agreed care strategies and interventions to registered practitioners to support the evaluation of their success.
Improve the lives of people with a learning disability by minimising the impact of their condition through the delivery of excellent services to promote recovery and wellbeing.
Advocate for and promote a positive image of people with a learning disability. Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Implement agreed plans of care and therapeutic interventions under the guidance of registered practitioners supported by on-going supervision and support.
Contribute to the monitoring of the physical environment ensuring that it is safe and conducive to the therapeutic work of the unit.
Contribute towards the ongoing quality of service and care and identify any risk issues in within an agreed and monitored supervisory framework.
Provide support to service users in all elements of their daily living where appropriate.
Carry out practical tasks, identified as part of the service users care plan alongside completion of supportive observations.
Accurately monitor and provide timely feedback on agreed care strategies and interventions to registered practitioners to support the evaluation of their success.
Improve the lives of people with a learning disability by minimising the impact of their condition through the delivery of excellent services to promote recovery and wellbeing.
Advocate for and promote a positive image of people with a learning disability.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING
Essential

• Educated to NQV level 3 or equivalent

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE
Essential

• Knowledge of common physical, mental and emotional health needs experienced by people with a learning disability.

GENERAL
Essential

• Flexible approach to work
• Ability to undertake mandatory physical intervention training and utilise these skills in the workplace
• Knowledge of common physical, mental and emotional health needs experienced by people with a learning disability
• Evidence of a positive value base in supporting people with a learning disability with their mental and physical ill health
• Able to positively support people with a learning disability to communicate effectively
• Skill and confidence to verbally de-escalate service users who may exhibit violence and aggression

Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/TRAINING
Essential

• Educated to NQV level 3 or equivalent

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE
Essential

• Knowledge of common physical, mental and emotional health needs experienced by people with a learning disability.

GENERAL
Essential

• Flexible approach to work
• Ability to undertake mandatory physical intervention training and utilise these skills in the workplace
• Knowledge of common physical, mental and emotional health needs experienced by people with a learning disability
• Evidence of a positive value base in supporting people with a learning disability with their mental and physical ill health
• Able to positively support people with a learning disability to communicate effectively
• Skill and confidence to verbally de-escalate service users who may exhibit violence and aggression

Skills Required