BANK - Community Health and Social Care Support Worker
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Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT BANK - Community Health and Social Care Support Worker
The closing date is 12 November 2026
Job summary
Join Our Caring Community First Team - Bank Community Health and Social Care Support Worker Opportunities
Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? We're looking for compassionate and dedicated Community Health and Social Care Support Workers to join our Community First Team at theThomas Fields Assessment Hub in Buxton.
At Thomas Fields, we provide vital short-term support to individuals who have recently been discharged from hospital or require urgent care in the community. Our goal is to help people maximise their independence in a safe and supportive environment -- and you can be part of that journey.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to work and document to a high standard and work in a way that reflects the DCHS values.
To maintain standards, ensuring quality of patient care through the development of a range of knowledge and competencies to support clinicians.
To assist all clinicians in developing agreed programmes of treatment and care where appropriate and to work as an effective member of the wider multi-disciplinary team.
To carry out individual care without direct supervision in the Perth House Assessment Hub.
To provide support to patients to optimise their health and independence.
About us
The purpose and Activities of DCHS?
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 include:
- Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
- 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 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 the UK Visa's and Immigration. After carefully reviewing this role, we do not believe that this position meets the requirements for sponsorship. 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
Details
Date posted
30 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£13.17 to £14.05 an hour per hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
842-BANK-7985-26
Job locations
Perth House
Athlone Close, Chaddesden
Derby
DE21 4BP
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, 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.
Person Specification
Right to work
Essential
- As this role does not offer visa sponsorship, please explain how you meet the right-to-work requirements for employment in the UK without sponsorship from DCHS.
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English (C/4 or above) or equivalent
- Educated to NVQ 3 level (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or equivalent previous proven experience
- IT skills
Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential
- Previous experience in a health and social care setting
- Experience providing personal care
- Understanding of the health and social care system
Skills and attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Willingness to travel within a locality
Right to work
Essential
- As this role does not offer visa sponsorship, please explain how you meet the right-to-work requirements for employment in the UK without sponsorship from DCHS.
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English (C/4 or above) or equivalent
- Educated to NVQ 3 level (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or equivalent previous proven experience
- IT skills
Experience and Knowledge Required
Essential
- Previous experience in a health and social care setting
- Experience providing personal care
- Understanding of the health and social care system
Skills and attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Willingness to travel within a locality
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
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Address
Perth House
Athlone Close, Chaddesden
Derby
DE21 4BP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Address
Perth House
Athlone Close, Chaddesden
Derby
DE21 4BP
United Kingdom
Employer's website
http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
General Manager
Fiona Rushbrook
Details
Date posted
30 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£13.17 to £14.05 an hour per hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
842-BANK-7985-26
Job locations
Perth House
Athlone Close, Chaddesden
Derby
DE21 4BP
United Kingdom
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