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Job summary
A community health service provider in the East Midlands is seeking a Community Health and Social Care Support Worker to assist patients who recently left hospitals. The role involves providing individual care in the community, collaborating with clinicians, and maintaining high care standards. Required qualifications include GCSE Maths & English and NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience. Beneficial perks such as annual leave, flexible working, and ongoing training opportunities are offered as part of this position.
Benefits
Qualifications
- GCSE or equivalent in Maths & English needed.
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience required.
- Previous experience in health and social care essential.
Responsibilities
- Provide individual care to patients in the community.
- Assist clinicians in treatment and care delivery.
- Maintain high standards of documentation and team support.
Skills
Education
Employer: Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust – Site: Florence Nightingale Community Hospital, Town of Derby. Salary: £24,937 – £26,598 per annum (pro‑rated). Closing date: 07 Jan 2026 23:59.
Have you got your qualification in care and are looking for your next step?
Our Community First Team has opportunities for Community Health & Social Care Support Workers to join our team in Derby City.
What does the Community First Team do?
We step in to support people who are discharged from acute hospitals and those who need an urgent community response. The team provides short‑term/interim support in people's homes over a seven‑day rota.
If you would like to discuss a day in the life of this role, please contact Nikki Ludlow at 07919 466181.
Hours and Shift Patterns
Various shift patterns, including unsocial hours, weekends and bank holidays.
Location and Travel
Base: Florence Nightingale Community Hospital; Area Covered: Derby City and surrounding area. The role requires driving to patients' homes – a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are mandatory. DCHS provides a mileage policy and car lease scheme.
Main duties
- Provide individual care in the community without direct supervision, supporting patients to optimise health and independence.
- Assist clinicians in delivering agreed programmes of treatment and care.
- Maintain high standards of documentation and reflect DCHS values.
- Support multidisciplinary team working.
- Provide coverage at Perth House, Chaddesden, when required.
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire. We operate 11 community hospitals, over 30 health centres and many care and social services.
- Commitment to flexible working where possible.
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays; increased to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years.
- Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training.
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption benefits.
- Incremental pay progression.
- Free confidential employee assistance programme available 24/7.
- Access to staff networks and health & wellbeing opportunities.
- Structured learning and development opportunities.
- GCSE Maths & English (C/4 or above) or equivalent.
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant subject, or equivalent previous experience.
- Previous experience in a health & social care setting.
- Experience providing personal care.
- Understanding of the health and social care system.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Willingness to travel within a locality.
Recruitment team: 01332 564856, option 1 or email
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