Support Worker (Community Rehab)

TN United Kingdom; Exeter; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as a Support Worker in Exeter, where you'll deliver essential care and support to patients in the community. This role offers a chance to learn and grow in a collaborative environment, contributing to patient recovery and wellbeing. With a focus on personal care and nutritional needs, you'll work alongside a dedicated team of healthcare professionals. The position is ideal for those passionate about making a difference in people's lives and looking to develop their career in healthcare.

Benefits

Flexible working

Family-friendly policies

Comprehensive occupational health services

Funding for qualifications

Staff discounts

NHS Pension

Qualifications

• Experience in health and social care settings.
• Motivated to provide patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care alongside colleagues.
• Provide personal care and assist in patient recovery.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Healthcare experience

Motivation

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Support Worker (Community Rehab), Exeter

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Client:

Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Exeter, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Role Summary

Are you passionate about people and looking to continue your career in healthcare? Or do you have some healthcare experience and are keen to join an innovative and dynamic NHS Trust? Join us as a Support Worker, get paid while you learn and develop your career with the Royal Devon.

Every day, you will make a difference by delivering high-quality care alongside colleagues. Responsibilities include providing personal care, promoting nutritional needs, and assisting in patient recovery and recuperation.

About the Role

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More about the role

AHP Support Workers are a vital part of our healthcare teams in the community.

This fixed-term/secondment role is based within the Exeter Community Rehabilitation team, which includes Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, a Rehabilitation Nurse, and an Assistant Practitioner.

The service supports patients with long-term and acute conditions, falls prevention, and care of the older person, aiming to help them reach their full potential. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated to provide patient-centered care and have experience in health and social care settings.

Support is provided by Clinical Leads, and a structured in-service training program is available for development.

The team collaborates closely with Community Nursing and social care teams, and supports the Community Urgent Response team when needed.

The South & West cluster covers Broadclyst, Pinhoe, Topsham, Exminster, Alphington, St Thomas, and Starcross.

Working Pattern: Hours per successful candidate will contribute to a 7-day service on a rota basis.

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Further information: Contact Siobhan Huskins, Therapy Manager. This is a fixed-term contract for several months. NHS employees may consider it as a secondment opportunity.

Inclusion and Diversity

We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their potential. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities, reflecting the communities we serve.

Priority will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status, including NHS At Risk staff across Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy once sufficient applications are received.

The Trust was established in April 2022, combining the expertise of the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

We are the largest employer in Devon, with a workforce of over 10,000 staff, serving more than 750,000 people across 2,500 square miles. Our services include emergency, specialist, and general medical care at North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, along with community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and home care. We also provide primary care, specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC). Our state-of-the-art facilities and research partnerships enable us to deliver world-class care.

Our values underpin all we do. Join us and help shape our future services.

Looking after our staff

We support work-life balance through flexible working, family-friendly policies, and comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling and wellbeing activities. We also offer funding for qualifications, CPD, and rotations to develop your skills.

Financial and other benefits

You will have access to staff discounts, salary sacrifice schemes, a nursery, NHS Pension, cycle to work scheme, and more. We encourage you to apply if you're interested in this role.