Job Description

You will be responsible for assisting with the delivery of patient centred care under the supervision of a social worker, providing practical support to service users in performing day to day activities, guidance and education, and in assisting in their management and care based upon individual needs under the guidance of a senior member of the Team.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team in delivering services; providing a 7-day a week, 24-hours a day service for 365 days a year, working shifts where appropriate and operationally required.
In delivering your duties you are expected to display behaviours that are aligned with the Trust values and as required in accordance with the NHS Constitution at all times.
About us
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.

• 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.

Benefits

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

Work that wraps around your needs

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

Details
Date posted
19 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
27,485 to 30,162 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
364-A-9647
Job locations
Western House,
Chapel Hill
Stansted Mountfitchet
CM24 8AQ
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will work with carers and families of people with mental health needs under the direction of a Consultant Social Worker. You will support and enable the carers to connect with local assets within the communities to help build resilience.
For full duties please refer to the attached job description. Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will work with carers and families of people with mental health needs under the direction of a Consultant Social Worker. You will support and enable the carers to connect with local assets within the communities to help build resilience.
For full duties please refer to the attached job description.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ Level 3 Health or Social Care or equivalent.
• Good written and spoken English

Knowledge
Essential

• Understanding of working with diverse populations, and diverse backgrounds
• Understanding carers rights under the Care Act , 2014
• Understanding of Equality Act, 2010
• Basic understanding of the nature of mental health conditions and how it can affect people's day to day life.
• Understanding of working within a multi-disciplinary health, social care in a community setting.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Children's Act
• Knowledge of the impact of social determinants of health and wellbeing
• Knowledge of issues affecting specific groups of carers - e.g. young carers, parent carers, dual diagnoses, etc.

Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential

• NVQ Level 3 Health or Social Care or equivalent.
• Good written and spoken English

Knowledge
Essential

• Understanding of working with diverse populations, and diverse backgrounds
• Understanding carers rights under the Care Act , 2014
• Understanding of Equality Act, 2010
• Basic understanding of the nature of mental health conditions and how it can affect people's day to day life.
• Understanding of working within a multi-disciplinary health, social care in a community setting.

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Children's Act
• Knowledge of the impact of social determinants of health and wellbeing
• Knowledge of issues affecting specific groups of carers - e.g. young carers, parent carers, dual diagnoses, etc.

Skills Required