Community Health Care Support Worker

Islet Systems; Highweek; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health care provider in the UK is seeking a Community Support Worker. The role involves supporting individuals with mental health needs, developing personalized recovery plans, and collaborating with community resources. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a compassionate approach to care. This position offers competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a caring role, ideally in mental health.
• Ability to uphold care standards and trust values.

Responsibilities

• Support service users in achieving wellbeing and recovery.
• Develop personalized recovery plans.
• Network with community resources for holistic care.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Compassion

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualification in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Do you want access to opportunities that will help you develop your full potential and get the best out of your career?

At Teign Core CMHT, we are committed to supporting the growth, wellbeing, and professional development of every member of our team. If you are passionate about making a difference and want to work in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking to recruit a motivated and caring Community Support Worker to join our busy and dynamic mental health team. Our service covers most of the Teignbridge area, delivering high-quality, compassionate care to adults with a range of mental health needs.

We value individuals who feel as strongly as we do about our Trust values: Include, Integrate, Improve, Involve, Innovate, and Inspire. If these resonate with you, you may be exactly who we are looking for.

As a Community Support Worker within the Teign Core CMHT, you will play a vital role in supporting our service users to work towards improved wellbeing and recovery. You will need to demonstrate flexibility, a strong commitment to delivering high standards of patient care, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Good communication skills and confidence in using your own initiative when delivering planned care are essential.

Main duties of the job

In This Role, You Will

• Work collaboratively with service users to help them achieve their optimum level of wellbeing and recovery.
• Support individuals in developing personalised recovery plans tailored to their goals and needs.
• Network with community resources, organisations, and partners to support holistic care.
• Complete physical health monitoring, ensuring any concerns are escalated appropriately.
• Assist service users in accessing peer‑led support services and wider community networks.
• Contribute to a safe, therapeutic, and person‑centred service environment.

What We’re Looking For

• A caring, compassionate, and motivated individual
• Flexible and adaptable with a proactive approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently whilst contributing to a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to upholding our Trust values and delivering high‑quality care

About Us

We are the Devon Partnership Trust, providing mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing.

We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience – we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & encourage applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part‑time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Details

• Date posted: 17 November 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 3
• Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full‑time, Flexible working
• Reference number: C9369‑25‑0920
• Job location: Devon Partnership Trust – Estuary House, Collett Way, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4PH

Job Description

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous employment/experience of working with people in a caring situation or previous experience working in a different role within mental health services.

Desirable

• Previous care experience with people who have Mental Health difficulties.

Qualifications

Essential

• Complete the Care Certificate within the first 6 months of employment unless already obtained or evidence of equivalent agreed and signed off by the appointing manager at interview. If not, this will be a trainee position until successful completion.

Desirable

• NVQ level 3, QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification.
• Other evidence of training or development relevant to working within mental health settings.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• Awareness of safeguarding principles
• IT skills
• Demonstrate an ability to make and sustain professional therapeutic relationships
• Mobility throughout the area covered by the trust

Desirable

• Knowledge of mental health and a basic understanding of physical health presentations.

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

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address: Devon Partnership Trust – Estuary House, Collett Way, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 4PH

Website: https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/