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Community Health and Social Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 06 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,625 - £25,674 pa, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 05 June 2025 |
| Location: | Derby, DE21 4BP |
| Company: | DCHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7158242/842-DCI-5687-25 |
Summary
A Vacancy at Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust.
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 dedicatedHealth and Social Care Assistantsto 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 toJonathan Hargadon (Pathway 1 Manager)at07887 832010– he’ll be happy to chat.
Working Hours:
You’ll work a4-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.
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.
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 don 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 websiteSkilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK
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.
This advert closes on Tuesday 20 May 2025
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 dedicatedHealth and Social Care Assistantsto 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 toJonathan Hargadon (Pathway 1 Manager)at07887 832010– he’ll be happy to chat.
Working Hours:
You’ll work a4-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.
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.
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 don 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 websiteSkilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK
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.
This advert closes on Tuesday 20 May 2025