Community Health Support Specialist

HCRG Care Group; Melksham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group pension

Free tea/coffee/milk

My Reward Hub discounts

Salary-on-demand

Wellbeing support

Learning & development

Open culture

Job summary

HCRG Care Group is seeking a Community Support Worker to deliver care in community settings under supervision. You will work with nurses and therapists to follow care plans, involve patients and carers in decisions, and support day-to-day activities while maintaining accurate records.

The role requires a valid UK driving licence, good time management, and a commitment to ongoing professional development within a supportive, patient-centered team.

Qualifications

• Good general education (English/Maths Grade A-C).
• Level 2 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
• Care Certificate - or willingness to achieve.
• Experience of working under supervision.
• Experience of supporting other workers.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Delivering patient focused care.
• Typing/data inputting skills.
• Physical skills to manually handle patients and use lifting aids.
• Experience in providing care / delivering rehab or exercise.
• Shows commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.
• Good time management skills.
• Full UK driving licence and use of a car during working hours.
• Desirable: Experience of community working; acute/urgent health care setting; rehabilitation; basic wound care knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care within a community setting as specified in a written care plan under guidance of a registered practitioner.
• Keep the patient at the centre of their care, ensuring patient and carer participation in decision making.
• Support day-to-day care of patients, including monitoring and communicating about routine activities.
• Work within a multi-professional team and feed back service user progress, liaising with families and other agencies.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with data input as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Communication

Manual handling

Typing

Driving

Education

Level 2 NVQ in Health & Social Care

Care Certificate

English/Maths Grade A-C

Job description

HCRG Care Group is seeking a Community Support Worker to deliver care in community settings under supervision. You will work with nurses and therapists to follow care plans, involve patients and carers in decisions, and support day-to-day activities while maintaining accurate records.

The role requires a valid UK driving licence, good time management, and a commitment to ongoing professional development within a supportive, patient-centered team.