Community Support Worker Role in Braintree with Sponsorship: Apply Now

Location
Braintree, Essex

Type
Permanent, Full time

Salary (£)
£24,937 to £26,598 per annum

About Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
They’re a forward-thinking NHS Foundation Trust committed to care, learning, and empowerment. Based across Essex, they support individuals facing mental health challenges with compassion and professionalism. Their teams focus on recovery, inclusion, and innovation, while also encouraging staff to develop their own careers with confidence.

Job details

Benefits

• Season Ticket Loans – helping you manage travel costs with ease
• NHS staff discounts – savings across shops, gyms, and services
• Training opportunities – structured learning and career development
• Annual leave scheme – buy or sell days to suit your lifestyle
• Staff Bank access – pick up extra shifts if you choose to
• Flexible working options – supportive of work life balance from day one

Requirements

• Experience working with people who have experienced psychosis
• Confidence in carrying out physical health checks independently
• Knowledge of community mental health support and recovery approaches
• Positive, proactive mindset with a focus on empowerment
• Ability to travel independently across Mid Essex
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Salary Details

This role is Band 3 on the NHS Agenda for Change pay scheme with a salary range of £24,937 to £26,598 per year.

About the Role

This Community Support Worker post sits within the Mid Essex First Episode Psychosis Team, based at The Gables in Braintree. They work with people aged 14 to 65 who are experiencing or are at risk of experiencing a first episode of psychosis.

As part of this role, you’ll support service users in the community, promoting independence and recovery. Sometimes you’ll work alongside clinicians, and other times you’ll lead on specific recovery goals. You’ll also help with community access, lifestyle support, and carrying out health checks like blood tests, ECGs, and routine observations.

It’s a role where no two days look the same, but each moment contributes directly to someone’s recovery journey. If you’ve ever wondered how to make your work feel more meaningful, this is it.

Key Responsibilities

• Support qualified clinicians in care planning to help service users reach recovery goals
• Carry out health checks and promote healthy lifestyle choices
• Facilitate groups in the community to boost mental wellbeing and social inclusion
• Encourage service users to connect with local resources and opportunities
• Assist senior clinicians with managing complex cases safely
• Escalate safeguarding concerns to keep people protected
• Promote carer involvement and help run carers’ groups
• Participate in team meetings to share insights and coordinate care
• Support people to identify strengths and build on their interests for long-term recovery

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunity employer. They welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, believing diversity strengthens their workforce and enriches the services they deliver.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: The Gables, 17 Bocking End, Braintree, CM7 9AE
• Contact: Recruitment Team
• Website: https://eput.nhs.uk

Reference Number
364-A-9225

How To Apply
If you’re ready to use your skills to make recovery real for people in your community, don’t wait. Submit your application today.