Support Worker Supervisor

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT; Derby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health service provider in Derby is seeking a Support Worker Supervisor to oversee the Community First Team. The successful candidate will supervise daily operations, support patient care, and ensure high-quality service delivery. Applicants should have experience in rehabilitation settings, NVQ Level 4, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. This role offers opportunities for flexible working and a commitment to ongoing training.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Yearly appraisal and ongoing training

Incremental pay progression

Access to staff networks

Health and wellbeing opportunities

Qualifications

• Recent experience in adult/older people's rehabilitation setting.
• Experience as Band 3 Health and Social Care Assistants/Support Workers.
• Community experience and knowledge of strength-based assessment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day operations of support workers.
• Delegate patient visits effectively.
• Communicate with patients and carers to maximize rehabilitation.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent organisational skills

Comprehensive keyboard and IT skills

Ability to travel to various sites

Good presentation skills

Education

NVQ Level 4 or equivalent

GCSE in English Language and Mathematics

Job description

Overview

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT has an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker Supervisor to join the Community First Team in Derby City. The closing date is 08 October 2025.

Derbyshire Community Health Services currently has an exciting opportunity for a Support Worker Supervisor to join the Community First Team in Derby City. Are you passionate about making a difference in people's lives every single day? Join our dynamic Community Response Team, where you'll be at the forefront of patient care, supporting discharges from acute hospitals and providing essential short-term and reablement care.

Our dedicated teams work rotationally over seven days, ensuring that every individual receives the highest level of home care support. If you have prior experience in caregiving and a commitment to excellence, we want you on our team!

Based out of Florence Nightingale Community Hospital and Perth House Assessment Hub, you'll need the flexibility to travel to various sites where DCHS services are provided. Our shifts include weekends and bank holidays, offering you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a regular basis.

We value our team members and you will receive comprehensive training and support to enhance your skills.

Don't miss this chance to be part of a compassionate and driven team. Contact us to learn more and take the first step toward an inspiring and fulfilling career. We can't wait to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of support workers.
• The delegation of patient\'s visits to ensure an effective support worker service is provided to patients in a timely and cost-effective way.
• To be a role model to the support worker team and actively monitor and maintain clinical skills and professional manner.
• To communicate effectively with patients and carers to maximise rehabilitation potential, as appropriate and under supervision.
• To work with qualified therapists and nurses in the assessment and treatment of patients with a variety of conditions and progress/modify intervention programmes within parameters set by the therapists and nurses.

About us

Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people\'s own homes and via virtual consultations.

Benefits

• Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
• 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years\' service
• Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
• Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
• Incremental pay progression
• Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
• Access to our staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities
• Structured learning and development opportunities

As an employer and sponsor licence holder, to be able to provide sponsorship to overseas nationals via the Skilled Worker route we must ensure that we adhere to the sponsorship requirements set by UK Visas and Immigration.

For details on eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow this link to the GOV.UK website Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Job responsibilities

Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

Jonathan Hargadon - Community First Pathway 1 Manager

Email address [e-mail]

Telephone number 07887832010

Jenna Fraser - Integrated Community Team Lead

Email address [e-mail]

Telephone number 07766 802489

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

• NVQ Level 4 or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge gained through experience and training
• GCSE English Language and Mathematics (or equivalent)

Experience and Knowledge

• Good knowledge and understanding of rehabilitation/delivery of care
• Commitment to lifelong learning
• Recent experience of working within adult/older people\'s rehabilitation setting
• Experience working as Band 3 Health and Social Care Assistants/Support Workers
• Previous experience of team working in a Health/Social Care setting
• Community experience
• Knowledge of strength based assessment

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise own workload
• Comprehensive keyboard and IT skills
• Ability to travel to any site where DCHS services are provided
• Good presentation and group work skills

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.

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT