Job summary
* Assist in the management and care/recovery of service users under supervision
* Produce accurate and timely documentation/records on all service users in line with relevant codes and Trust policy
* Assist senior staff in the on‑going assessment and observation of service users and provide timely and appropriate feedback
* Assist in the risk assessment of the individual and of the potential hazards in the environment
* Provide practical support to service users, carers and colleagues
* Attend service meetings i.e. referral/review/business as appropriate
* Report and document incidents as required
* Undertake physical health care checks and drug/alcohol testing of service users, document and report results
* Under supervision take part in assessing and reviewing care
* Under supervision take part in group work (low level) such as, health promotion, sleep hygiene etc
* Provide support to service user to promote concordance with medication and treatment regimes in line with Trust policy
* Transport and store medications/prescriptions in line with Trust policy
* Provide practical support, guidance and education for service users, carers
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 to 14.5% of your pensionable pay.
* Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
* 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.
Date posted 17 March 2026
Pay scheme – Agenda for change
Band – Band 3
Salary – £24,937 to £26,598 a year pa
Contract – Permanent
Working pattern – Full-time
Reference number – 364-A-9821-A
Job locations – Derwent Centre, Harlow, CM20 1BU
Person Specification – Experience
* Years of experience
Person Specification – Desirable
* Substance Misuse experience
Education and Qualifications – Essential
* Good standard of education
* Knowledge
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Derwent Centre, Harlow, CM20 1BU
Website – https://eput.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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