Community Support Worker
| Posting date: | 12 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £24,937.00 to £26,598.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24937.00 - £26598.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 March 2026 |
| Location: | Tiverton, EX16 6NT |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9369-26-0115 |
Summary
A Community Support Worker within a Community Mental Health Team plays a vital role in supporting adults experiencing a range of mental health difficulties to live safely, independently, and meaningfully within their community. This position focuses on practical, person centred support that empowers individuals to build confidence, develop daily living skills, and work toward their recovery goals. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team including nurses, social workers, occupational therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists the Community Support Worker helps bridge the gap between clinical care and everyday life. The role involves providing outreach support, promoting social inclusion, and helping people access community resources, benefits, housing, education, and employment opportunities. It also includes monitoring wellbeing, encouraging engagement with treatment plans, and escalating concerns to clinical colleagues when needed. This is a hands on, relationship focused role that requires empathy, resilience, and a commitment to recovery oriented practice. Community Support Workers contribute to creating a supportive environment where service users feel heard, respected, and empowered to take positive steps toward improved mental health and quality of life.