Support Worker Supervisor | Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust

DCHS Foundation Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Derby is seeking a Support Worker Supervisor to lead the Community First Team. The role involves supervising support workers, effective delegation of patient care, and providing a high standard of home support. Candidates should possess prior caregiving experience and be committed to improving patient outcomes. Comprehensive training and a supportive work environment are offered.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous NHS pension scheme

Ongoing training opportunities

Qualifications

• Prior experience in caregiving is required.
• Ability to support discharges from acute hospitals.
• Commitment to providing high-quality home care.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day supervision of support workers.
• Delegate patient visits for timely support.
• Act as a role model for the support worker team.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Effective communication

Flexibility in working hours

Team leadership

Job description

Overview

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!

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.

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
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• 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)

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.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Jonathan Hargadon - Community First Pathway 1 Manager

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Telephone: [phone]

Jenna Fraser - Integrated Community Team Lead

Email: [e-mail]

Telephone: [phone]

This advert closes on Wednesday 8 Oct 2025