Community Healthcare Support Worker

NHS; Lichfield; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare organization in the UK is looking for a Community Healthcare Support Worker to provide essential support to nurses and psychologists. The role involves working with children with learning disabilities, conducting health investigations, and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates should have NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care, along with experience in community settings. The job offers full-time hours with possibilities for flexible and remote working.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Training and support for growth

Qualifications

• Good basic education required.
• Venepuncture training essential.
• Experience working with children and young people with learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out clinical activities under supervision.
• Contribute to assessment and planning for children and young people.
• Complete physical health investigations like blood pressure monitoring.

Skills

Knowledge of learning disabilities

Literacy and communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care

Tools

Electronic information systems

Job description

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Community Healthcare Support Worker

The closing date is 15 February 2026

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

The Children and Young People's (CYP) Learning Disabilities Team for the South Staffordshire area is recruiting a Support Worker to work in the community.

In the role you will work in a person‑centred way providing support to registered staff (Nurses, Psychologists, Psychiatrists) working with children with learning disabilities and complex healthcare needs. This may involve carrying out specific health‑focussed activities, observing behaviour or gaining information from staff or families. Information gained will play an important part in the formulation of the difficulties experienced by the CYP and their families.

The post requires travel across the area covered by the community team.

If you have experience of working with Children and Young People with learning disabilities in a community, in‑patient or residential setting we would love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

• To carry out clinical activities as requested by health care professionals within the community team. All clinical work will be agreed with, planned (based on a clinical formulation) and executed under the supervision of the appropriate health care professional. All clinical activities to be documented clearly in the care plan with supervision provided by the health care professional responsible for the care plan
• To work with CYP who have very complex needs which may include moderate‑severe learning disabilities, autism or additional mental illness
• To contribute to the overall assessment, planning, implementation and review of individual CYP and to lead specific assessments under the supervision of qualified staff.
• To be part of a person centred service where the needs of the individual will determine the type of intervention. The post holder will work across a variety of settings which are relevant to the service user.
• To carry out work in the community sometimes in conjunction with other members of the multi‑disciplinary team.
• To complete physical health investigation tasks such as pulse, blood pressure monitoring, temperature, ECGs and venepuncture

About us

Come and work with us at our award‑winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke‑on‑Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non‑clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Job responsibilities

For further information relating to this vacancy please refer to the job description and job specification

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

• Good basic education
• NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care
• Venepuncture training

EXPERIENCE

• Experience of working with Children and Young People with learning disabilities in a community, in‑patient or residential setting
• Experience of working in a community learning disability team
• Experience of completing physical health investigations such as blood pressure monitoring and venepuncture

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

• Knowledge and awareness of issues relating to learning disabilities and recent reports relating to it e.g. Winterbourne Enquiry
• Skills in literacy, written, verbal and an ability to effectively use electronic information and computer technology.
• Ability to work independently, being self‑motivated and to be able to prioritise and effectively manage a range of competing needs and pressures.
• The ability to recognise own limitations and to effectively utilise supervision and support systems to ensure safe and effective delivery of services.

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 name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Full‑time, Flexible working, Home or remote working