Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Community Support Worker
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Community Support Worker – Clacton, Essex
Job Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for highly motivated Community Support Workers to join Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT). EPUT is a highly successful and ambitious organisation, playing a lead role in the "Think Ahead" initiative and providing:
- Mental health services
- Substance misuse services
- Specialist, award-winning services
Serving a population of approximately 2.5 million across Essex, Bedfordshire, and Suffolk.
About the Role
You will join community teams based in Clacton, Essex, using a multi-disciplinary approach to deliver:
- Care, promotion of recovery, and independence
- Social inclusion seven days per week
- Support for people of all ages experiencing mental health illness in the Tendring Districts
This is an excellent opportunity to develop and further skills working with this client group in a community setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Work as part of community support teams providing integrated care.
- Engage with clients to help them live independently and inclusively.
- Contribute to holistic recovery-focused support for vulnerable individuals.
- Work flexibly but typically during office hours and community visiting times.
Working for EPUT
"Valuing you. Recognising your dedication." EPUT places employee welfare and professional growth at the forefront:
- Supervision and support to help staff fulfil their full potential.
- Inclusive community with engagement events and equality/champion networks.
- Mental health and wellbeing services, including:
- Occupational health advice
- Counselling support
- Recognition awards celebrating staff achievements.
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Benefits
Core Benefits
- 27 days annual leave, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service.
- Excellent pension (up to 14.5% of pensionable salary).
- Staff discounts, including:
- Blue Light Card
- NHS-specific offers
- Other collaborations benefits
Additional Perks
- Interest-free season ticket loans for commuting by tram/rail/bus.
- Flexible working available from day one (where feasible).
- Open applications for job sharing.
- Work bank to supplement income and skill-building opportunities.
Application & Equality Information
Key Requirements for Applicants
- Please attach professional references with business contact details for the last three years of employment.
- Personal or character references will not be accepted.
- As a new employee, you will be responsible for the cost of your initial DBS check (deducted from your first salary).
Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Equal opportunities employer – shaped by a diverse workforce.
- Actively encourages applications from people with experience of using mental health services.
- Achieves Disability Confident two-tick symbol.
- Disability-friendly work environment and actively seeks to employ people with learning disabilities.
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Important Notes
Safeguarding Compliance
Robust safer recruitment processes apply to all roles.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
Health and Social Care Act 2008 updates (amended 22 July 2021) dictate that both COVID-19 vaccinations will be checked for Care Home staff or those required to deploy as such.
- This applies to this role and forms part of pre-employment checks.
Vacancy Expiry
The Trust reserves the right to declare vacancies closed earlier than advertised.
Quick Response
- Monitor registered NHS Jobs email, but contactless direct communication is discouraged.
- Where volumes are high, applicants that receive no response within three weeks of closing should assume their application was unsuccessful.
Staff at Risk & Alternative Employment
It is outline that employees determined "at risk" within the organisation are prioritised for suitable alternative roles, should their declared role close.
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