Community Health and Social Care Assistant

NHS; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A community health service is seeking compassionate Community Health and Social Care Support Workers to join their team in Derby. The role involves providing hands-on care and support to patients, with requirements including NVQ 3 education and prior experience in health and social care. Flexible working options and generous benefits such as annual leave and training opportunities are offered.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Yearly appraisal and ongoing training

Generous NHS pension scheme

Access to staff networks

Health and wellbeing opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a health and social care setting.
• Experience providing personal care.
• Understanding of the health and social care system.

Responsibilities

• Work and document to a high standard reflecting the DCHS values.
• Assist clinicians in developing agreed programmes of treatment and care.
• Provide support to patients to optimise their health and independence.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a team

Willingness to travel within a locality

Education

GCSE Maths and English (C/4 or above) or equivalent

Educated to NVQ 3 level (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or equivalent previous proven experience

Job description

Job Summary

Join Our Caring Community First Team - Community Health and Social Care Support Worker Opportunities Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? We’re looking for compassionate and dedicated Community Health and Social Care Support Workers to join our Community First Team at the Perth House Assessment Hub in Derby.

What's it like to work here?

You’ll be part of a close-knit, professional team delivering hands‑on care, encouragement, and practical support to those in need. Want to learn more about the day‑to‑day role? Feel free to reach out to Cathy Keenan (01332 642592).

Working Hours:

You’ll work a 4‑on, 4‑off rota, alternating between:

• Morning shift: 7:15 AM – 2:45 PM
• Evening shift: 2:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Shifts include weekends and bank holidays.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate is expected to work and document to a high standard and work in a way that reflects the DCHS values. To maintain standards, ensuring quality of patient care through the development of a range of knowledge and competencies to support clinicians. To assist all clinicians in developing agreed programmes of treatment and care where appropriate and to work as an effective member of the wider multi‑disciplinary team. To carry out individual care without direct supervision in the Perth House Assessment Hub. To provide support to patients to optimise their health and independence.

About Us

Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire. We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes, and increasingly, in people’s own homes and via virtual consultations.

Benefits Include

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years’ service
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
• Access to our staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year pa, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part‑time

Reference number

842‑DCI‑6246‑25

Job locations

Perth House, Athlone Close, Chaddesden, Derby, DE21 4BP

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

• GCSE Maths and English (C/4 or above) or equivalent
• Educated to NVQ 3 level (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or equivalent previous proven experience
• IT skills

  Experience and Knowledge Required

  • Previous experience in a health and social care setting
  • Experience providing personal care
  • Understanding of the health and social care system

  Skills and attributes

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Willingness to travel within a locality

  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.

  Employer details

  Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
  Perth House
  Athlone Close, Chaddesden
  Derby
  DE21 4BP
  Website: http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/