Community Health and Social Care Assistant

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health services provider in Long Eaton is seeking dedicated Community Health and Social Care Support Workers to provide vital support for patient independence. You will work in a professional team delivering hands-on care and encouragement. The ideal candidate values high standards of care and is eager to contribute to a compassionate community. This role offers flexible working, extensive annual leave, and training opportunities.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous NHS pension scheme

Access to health and wellbeing opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a way that reflects DCHS values.
• Experience in patient care without direct supervision.
• Commitment to flexible working and ongoing training.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to patients to optimise their health and independence.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Document care and maintain standards.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Documenting high standards

Job description

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. At Perth House, we provide vital short‑term support to individuals who have recently been discharged from hospital or require urgent care in the community. Our goal is to help people maximise their independence in a safe and supportive environment – and you can be part of that journey. 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).

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.

The purpose and Activities of DCHS

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.

• 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

As an employer and sponsor licence holder, we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by the UK Visas and Immigration. After carefully reviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the gov.uk website Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK