Health Care Support Worker

Site Watford ACMHS, Colne House Town Watford Salary £29,812 - £32,715 per annum, pro rata (5% HCAS Included) Salary period Yearly Closing 11/10/2026 23:59

At Hertfordshire Partnership Foundation Trust we are looking for people to join us who share our values and those of the NHS. Before your application can be considered please take part on our online values questionnaire, which you can find below. When you have finished you will be sent a 'completion code' by email, which will be valid for 6 months and required to submit your application form.

This is an exciting opportunity to improve the physical health and wellbeing of people living with mental health conditions. The post holder will undertake holistic assessments of social, physical, and mental health needs, recognising the strong links between physical health, social circumstances, and mental wellbeing. Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, they will support the delivery of person-centred care, promote healthier outcomes, and help reduce health inequalities.

Whilst we welcome all applications from all suitable candidates, unfortunately, we will not be offering sponsorship for this role.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of people living with Severe Mental Illness (SMI) by improving their physical health and overall wellbeing.

The post holder will support the delivery of nurse-led Physical Health, Clozapine and Depot Clinics, undertaking physical health monitoring, venepuncture and holistic assessments of physical, mental health and social care needs. They will work collaboratively with service users to promote healthier lifestyles, provide health education, support personalised goal setting and improve access to physical healthcare services.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will contribute to coordinated, person-centred care through clinic-based and community-based interventions, including home visits where appropriate. They will help identify and address health inequalities, support the achievement of physical health targets and contribute to service development, audit and quality improvement initiatives.

The role requires excellent communication and organisational skills, a commitment to high standards of clinical record keeping, and a passion for improving outcomes for people with complex mental health needs.

• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel independently across the Trust, including between service locations and service user visits, as required by the role (unless prevented by a disability as defined under the Equality Act 2010).

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of ‘Outstanding’ from the
Care Quality Commission.

Our family of over 4,500 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. E verything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:

Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking community mental health service and play a key role in improving the physical health and wellbeing of people living with Severe Mental Illness (SMI). Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will support the delivery and ongoing development of nurse-led Physical Health, Clozapine and Depot…