Community Health and Social Care Assistant - NHS

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Job overview

Join Our Caring Community First Team – Health and Social Care Assistant Opportunities

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people’s lives? We’re looking for compassionate and dedicated Health and Social Care Assistants to join our Community First Team at the Perth 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.

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 to Jonathan Hargadon (Pathway 1 Manager) at 07887 832010 – he’ll be happy to chat.

You’ll work a 4-on, 4-off rota, alternating between:

• Morning shift: 7:15 AM – 2:45 PM
• Evening shift: 2:30 PM – 10:00 PM

Shifts 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.

Working for our organisation

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

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

Detailed job description and main 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

Education, Qualifications and Training

• GCSE Maths and English (C/4 or above) or equivalent
• Educated to NVQ 2 level (or equivalent) in a relevant subject or equivalent previous proven experience
• IT skills

Experience and Knowledge Required

• Previous experience in a health and social care setting
• Experience providing personal care
• Understanding of the health and social care system

Skills and attributes

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team
• Willingness to travel within a locality

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust (DCHS) is one of the largest providers of specialist community healthcare in England and we currently employ around 4,500 staff. We deliver a variety of services across Derbyshire, caring for nearly 1.8 million patients each year.

As a Trust we care for patients of all ages with a special focus on the needs of elderly people and the very young.

DCHS has been recognised as a top 10 NHS organisation to work for in the UK by the Health Service Journal and NHS Employers in their Best Places to Work 2015 campaign. The Trust is also the runner-up in the category for the best NHS community trust employer.

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Our vision “to be the best provider of local healthcare and to be a great place to work”

Our values:

1. To get the basics right
2. To act with compassion and respect
3. To make a difference
4. To value and develop teamwork
5. To value everyone’s contribution because everyone matters

The majority of our locations offer free parking facilities for staff.

We will communicate with you regarding your application via email so please check your email account on a regular basis. If using hotmail, MSN or yahoo email accounts please check your 'junk/spam' mail regularly.

If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or [email protected] and we will be happy to provide assistance.

Please note - if we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.