Community Health and Social Care Support Worker

DCHS Foundation Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health service provider in East Midlands is seeking compassionate and dedicated Community Health and Social Care Support Workers. This role involves supporting patients at the Perth House Assessment Hub to maximise their independence. Candidates should be passionate about making a difference in people’s lives and capable of working in a professional team. The position offers competitive benefits including flexible working hours and generous leave policies.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous NHS pension scheme

Free employee assistance programme

Structured learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Passion for making a real difference in people’s lives.
• Ability to work in a close-knit, professional team.
• Experience in providing support to patients.

Responsibilities

• Maintain quality of patient care.
• Assist clinicians in treatment and care programmes.
• Provide individual care without supervision.
• Support patients to optimise health and independence.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Patient support

Job description

A Vacancy at Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust

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).

Working Hours

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

Shifts include weekends and bank holidays.

Base

Perth House Assessment Hub, Athlone Close, Chaddesden, Derby, DE21 4BP.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate is expected to work and document to a high standard and work in a way that reflects the DCHS values.

• Maintain standards, ensuring quality of patient care through the development of a range of knowledge and competencies to support clinicians.
• 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.
• Carry out individual care without direct supervision in the Perth House Assessment Hub.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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

Sponsorship

As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by the UK Visa's 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

This advert closes on Wednesday 19 Nov 2025