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Senior Community Health and Social Care Support Worker

On-site in Buxton·Part-time·Added today (last checked 9 Nov)

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Buxton
Contract: Part-time
Closing date: Apply by Sunday 15 November

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The role

Job summary

Join Our Team as a Bank Senior Support Worker - Community Support Bedded Units

Make a difference. Support recovery. Change lives.

Are you a caring, compassionate and motivated individual who wants to make a real difference in people's lives? Are you looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same and your contribution truly matters?

We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated Bank Senior Support Workers to join our friendly and supportive teams across our Community Support Bedded Units in Derbyshire.

We have opportunities at three locations

Thomas Fields - Buxton
Bennerley Fields Centre - Ilkeston
The Staveley Centre - Chesterfield

? What makes this role special?

As a Senior Support Worker, you'll play an important role in supporting individuals to maintain their independence, build confidence and achieve positive outcomes.

You'll be someone who leads by example, supports colleagues and helps create a safe, welcoming and positive environment where people feel valued, respected and listened to.

<3 Who are we looking for?

We're looking for someone who:

Has a genuine passion for supporting and empowering others.
Is caring, compassionate, patient and understanding.
Has experience in a health or social care setting.
Can demonstrate good communication and leadership skills.
Enjoys working as part of a team but is also confident using their own initiative.
Is reliable, flexible and committed to delivering high-quality care and support.
Can help create a positive and supportive environment for both individuals and colleagues.

? Location and travel

Our services are based in Buxton, Ilkeston and Chesterfield. Please be aware that public transport links may be limited, particularly at some locations and shift times, so applicants should have reliable arrangements for travelling to and from their chosen workplace.

? Why join us?

This is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day, develop your skills and be part of a team that genuinely cares.

If you're passionate about helping people, enjoy supporting others to reach their potential and want to be part of a dedicated team, we'd love to hear from you!

? Ready to make a difference?

Take the next step and join us as a Bank Senior Support Worker.

Your compassion could make someone's day. Your support could change someone's life.

Main duties of the job

Are you an experienced, compassionate support worker?

Do you have the confidence to lead, inspire and support others while delivering outstanding care to people in your community?

As a Senior Community Health and Social Care Support Worker, you'll play a vital role in helping people live as independently as possible, promoting their dignity, choice, wellbeing and quality of life.

Working across Derbyshire, you'll support people within our Community Support Bedded Units, delivering person-centred care that makes a genuine difference. Working alongside registered practitioners and a wider multidisciplinary team, you'll provide a range of clinical, therapeutic and non-clinical interventions within your level of competence, ensuring every person receives safe, compassionate and high-quality care.

Be more than a support worker - be a leader!

This role is about more than delivering great care. As a senior member of the team, you'll take an active role in the day-to-day running of the service, providing leadership, guidance and support throughout your shift.

You'll be a key point of contact for Community Health and Social Care Support Workers, helping colleagues feel confident, supported and motivated to deliver the best possible care.

You'll work closely with registered practitioners, Service Managers and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care, share information and ensure the service runs smoothly and effectively.

Making a difference safely

You'll also take responsibility for the safe administration of medication, following organisational policies, procedures and your completed training, while ensuring all care is delivered in line with clinical standards and your scope of competence.

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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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.

Qualifications

Essential

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

Previous experience in a health and social care setting with Adults in a residential rehabilitation setting - please give examples.
Experience working with people with either physical, learning disability, mental health or sensory impairment - please give examples

Skills

Essential

Demonstrate with examples, excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Evidence of team work, please give examples
Understands and practices the principle of confidentiality

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of effective safeguarding processes and practices, please demonstrate this in you application
Demonstrates how they uphold and promote equality, diversity and inclusion within their role using a non judgmental approach.

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.