Community Health and Social Care Assistant in Derby inDerby PUBLISHED WED 5 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
Band 3: £24,937 to £26,598 a year pa, pro rata
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Job description
Job summary
Join Our Caring Community First Team - Community Health and Social Care Support Worker OpportunitiesAre you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? We're looking for compassionate and dedicatedCommunity Health and Social Care Support Workersto join ourCommunity First Teamat thePerth House Assessment Hub in Derby.At Perth House, 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.What's it like to work here?You'll be part of a close-knit, professional team delivering hands-on care, encouragement, and practical support to those in need. Want to learn more about the day-to-day role? Feel free to reach out toCathy Keenan (.Working Hours:You'll work a4-on, 4-off rota, alternating between:Morning shift:7:15 AM - 2:45 PMEvening shift:2:30 PM - 10:00 PMShifts include weekends and bank holidays.Base:Perth House Assessment Hub,Athlone Close, Chaddesden, Derby, DE21 4BP.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate is 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 possible27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years' serviceYearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing trainingGenerous NHS pension schemeGood maternity, paternity and adoption benefitsIncremental pay progressionFree confidential employee assistance programme 24/7Access to our staff networksHealth and wellbeing opportunitiesStructured learning and development opportunitiesAs 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
05 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year pa, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
842-DCI-6246-25
Job location
sPerth HouseAthlone Close, ChaddesdenDerbyDE21 4BP
Job description
Job responsibilities
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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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the
Job description
and
Person Specification
Education,
Qualifications
and TrainingEssentialGCSE Maths and English (C/4 or above) or equivalentEducated to NVQ 3 level (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or equivalent previous proven
Experience
IT skills
Experience
and Knowledge RequiredEssentialPrevious
Experience
in a health and social care setting
Experience
providing personal careUnderstanding of the health and social care systemSkills and attributesEssentialExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work in a teamWillingness to travel within a locality
Person Specification
Education,
Experience
IT 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.Employer
Details
Join Our Caring Community First Team - Community Health and Social Care Support Worker OpportunitiesAre you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? We're looking for compassionate and dedicatedCommunity Health and Social Care Support Workersto join ourCommunity First Teamat thePerth House Assessment Hub in Derby.At Perth House, 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.What's it like to work here?You'll be part of a close-knit, professional team delivering hands-on care, encouragement, and practical support to those in need. Want to learn more about the day-to-day role? Feel free to reach out toCathy Keenan (.Working Hours:You'll work a4-on, 4-off rota, alternating between:Morning shift:7:15 AM - 2:45 PMEvening shift:2:30 PM - 10:00 PMShifts include weekends and bank holidays.Base:Perth House Assessment Hub,Athlone Close, Chaddesden, Derby, DE21 4BP.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate is 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 possible27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years' serviceYearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing trainingGenerous NHS pension schemeGood maternity, paternity and adoption benefitsIncremental pay progressionFree confidential employee assistance programme 24/7Access to our staff networksHealth and wellbeing opportunitiesStructured learning and development opportunitiesAs 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
05 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year pa, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
842-DCI-6246-25
Job location
sPerth HouseAthlone Close, ChaddesdenDerbyDE21 4BP
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please review the
Job description
and
Person Specification
Education,
Qualifications
and TrainingEssentialGCSE Maths and English (C/4 or above) or equivalentEducated to NVQ 3 level (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or equivalent previous proven
Experience
IT skills
Experience
and Knowledge RequiredEssentialPrevious
Experience
in a health and social care setting
Experience
providing personal careUnderstanding of the health and social care systemSkills and attributesEssentialExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work in a teamWillingness to travel within a locality
Person Specification
Education,
Experience
IT 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.Employer
Details
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