Community Support Worker - Penwith

NHS; Hayle; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The NHS is seeking Community Support Workers to join their multidisciplinary team in Penwith. This rewarding role focuses on supporting individuals to regain confidence and independence through reablement services, requiring excellent communication skills and a driving license for community travel.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care setting is essential.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training.
• GCSE Maths & English or equivalent is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care packages to patients in their homes.
• Support community members to maximize their independence.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently within time constraints

Flexible attitude and team support willingness

Ability to cope under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 3 in care or equivalent experience

GCSE Maths & English or equivalent

Additional healthcare training

Job description

Job Summary

Are you able to motivate service users to achieve their goals? Are you looking for a rewarding role supporting others to regain confidence? Would you like to support community members to maximize their independence?

Community Support Workers work with our multidisciplinary team in Penwith (Penzance, Hayle, Marazion, St Ives, and surrounding areas), delivering reablement as part of a collaboration between community, acute, and social care providers.

The reablement approach helps people to return to or stay in their homes. We seek candidates who can motivate individuals to aid their recovery, maximize independence, achieve their goals, and get home from hospital sooner.

You will be part of a dedicated team and receive bespoke training to support your development. Good communication skills and a positive attitude towards older people, including those with communication difficulties or complex health needs such as frailty, are essential.

The team provides a 7-day service to community patients.

This community-based role requires frequent travel across Penwith, including areas not always accessible by public transport.

A driving license and access to a car are essential for this position.

Main Duties of the Job

The primary purpose of this role is to provide a versatile and responsive service to optimize opportunities for patients' reablement in the community.

Community reablement workers form part of an Integrated Care Pathway aimed at preventing hospital admissions and supporting discharges.

The post involves delivering care packages to patients in their homes, including residential and nursing homes, with mileage allowances for travel in your own vehicle.

Flexibility in working patterns is required to meet service needs, with rostered shifts accordingly.

About Us

We are an NHS community and mental health trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, providing community and hospital-based care to improve physical and mental health. We also support people with dementia or learning disabilities.

We are committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of local residents and visitors, with over 4,000 staff including healthcare professionals and support staff.

Our services are delivered in people's homes, community clinics, bases, and some staff work from 13 community hospitals. Our goal is to be a great employer, provider of great care, and a trusted partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live in Cornwall. We work closely with partners in Devon, especially during holidays when service demand increases.

Job Details

Date posted: 22 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 3

Salary: £24,625 to £25,674 per year (Pro Rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: 201-25-424

Location: Hayle Community Centre, 58 Queensway, Hayle, TR27 4NX

Job Responsibilities

For detailed responsibilities, please see the supporting documents linked with this role.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications & Experience

• Essential: NVQ Level 3 in care or equivalent experience
• Essential: Evidence of experience in a care setting
• Essential: Willingness to undertake relevant training

• Desirable: GCSE Maths & English or equivalent
• Desirable: Additional healthcare training

Skills and Aptitude

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently within time constraints
• Flexible attitude and team support willingness
• Ability to cope under pressure

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to DBS checks due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

Employer Details

Employer: Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Hayle Community Centre, 58 Queensway, Hayle, TR27 4NX

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