Community Support Worker

Sirona Care & Health C.I.C.; North Weston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend pay

Mileage reimbursement

Annual leave

NHS Pension

Job summary

Sirona care & health CIC is recruiting a Support Worker to join a multidisciplinary team delivering therapy-based support in community settings. You will help patients regain independence and work with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Nurses, both at home and in the community.

The role requires an NVQ3 in Health & Social Care or willingness to work towards it, strong communication, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a wider MDT. Terms follow Agenda for Change.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or willingness to work towards.
• Ability to work without direct supervision within the team to achieve objectives.
• Prioritise tasks and make decisions within clear guidelines.
• Experience of direct patient care in health or social care.
• Experience with IT systems such as EMIS and venepuncture observations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored therapy interventions with MDT guidance.
• Support patients in daily living and independence.
• Assist patients in setting goals and motivate progress.
• Monitor progress and report to MDT and lead clinician.
• Promote a safe, supportive environment for patients.
• Collaborate with therapists and nurses for holistic care.
• Encourage community engagement and participation.

Skills

Independent work

Prioritisation

Patient care

EMIS

Venepuncture

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Tools

EMIS IT systems

Venepuncture tools

Job description

Closing date: 06 November 2026

Please note, we cannot offer a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

If you currently require a visa to work in the UK, there must be a minimum of 14 months remaining until the expiry date. If you do not disclose your expiry date within your application, it may not be considered. Please provide the date and not your share code.

As a Support Worker, you will play a vital role within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) dedicated to helping individuals regain independence and achieve their rehabilitation goals.

Your work will focus on providing therapy-based support in community environments, empowering clients to improve their functional abilities and quality of life. As well as working alongside the community nursing team to provide treatment for patients within their own homes.

We are seeking candidates who are compassionate and patient with a strong desire to support others. Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential, with the ability to work independently (including lone working) and as part of the wider MDT team.

A basic understanding of therapy principles, rehabilitation techniques and nursing skills and techniques will be required (training provided if needed). This includes Observations, Phlebotomy, Wound Care and Administration of Insulin. Relevant experience in community settings is desirable.

Main duties of the job

• Work closely with patients to deliver tailored therapy interventions under the guidance of qualified health care professionals, including Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Registered Nurses.
• Support patients in developing and practicing skills needed for daily living and independence.
• Assist patients in setting realistic goals and motivate them to work towards achieving these objectives.
• Monitor and record patients' progress, using programmes such as EMIS, as well as providing feedback to the MDT and lead health care professional.
• Promote a safe and supportive environment, encouraging patients' confidence and participation.
• Collaborate with other team members, including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and nurses, to ensure holistic care.
• Encourage and facilitate community engagement and participation for patients.

Enhanced pay for weekends and bank holidays, mileage is reimbursed whilst you carry out your duties at work. We also offer generous annual leave allowance and an attractive staff benefits scheme.

We have full and part time hours available and can support flexible working patterns - currently this service runs from 8am - 8pm - 7 days a week.

About us

Ever dreamt about a career that sparks excitement and fosters your professional growth? Picture yourself waking up eager to make a real difference in our community, surrounded by teams who value your unique ideas.

We are Sirona care & health - England's largest provider of Adult's and Children's Community Services and we'd love for you to join us in Bristol, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.

Agenda for Change Salary, full NHS benefits, 27+ days' annual leave, and participation in the NHS Pension Scheme - just a glimpse of the benefits you'll receive.

We welcome and encourage all applicants. We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the communities we support and are proactively seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We aim to draw upon the widest possible range of views and experiences to meet the changing needs of our colleagues, partners and communities we serve.

Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare, looking for a fresh challenge within the NHS, or contemplating a career change, don't be daunted by the prospect of something different - we create development opportunities for all our colleagues and apprentices.

Interested? View our benefits leaflet which you can find attached to this vacancy.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or willingness to work towards.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience (Essential)

• Able to work without direct supervision, as agreed within the team, to achieve the objectives of the post.
• Able to prioritise tasks and make correct decisions within a set of clear guidelines.
• Experience of direct patient care in a health or social care setting.
• Ability to manipulate fine tools e.g. for venepuncture & observations.
• Experience of team working and an understanding of team dynamics including what factors make a team work well and what can go wrong and why.
• Able to use a variety of IT systems e.g. email, EMIS.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience (Desirable)

• Recent relevant experience within a community setting.

Application Reason (Essential)

• Please tell us why you have chosen to apply for this role with Sirona care & health?

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

Employer name: Sirona care & health CIC

Address: Woodspring Locality, Tickenham Road, North Somerset, BS21 6FW, United Kingdom

Website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: INT Manager, Sally Moore, [e-mail]

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 3

Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata, per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 083-7436723-LL