Blissful Healthcare is currently recruiting on behalf of a leading NHS organisation in Derbyshire for Bank Community Health & Social Care Support Workers across three community sites.
What you will be doing
In this role, you will work alongside registered healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to patients and service users across Derbyshire. Your duties will include:
✅ Providing person-centred, compassionate care following individual care plans
✅ Supporting patients with personal care, mobility, eating and drinking
✅ Completing physiological observations (blood pressure, blood glucose, urinalysis etc.)
✅ Recognising and escalating changes in a patient's physical or mental health
✅ Administering medication tasks as directed
✅ Supporting rehabilitation and promoting independence
✅ Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team across health and social care
✅ Accurately updating patient records using IT and paper-based systems
✅ Promoting dignity, respect and the wellbeing of every service user
Shift patterns available
* 07:00 – 14:00
* 14:00 – 22:00
* 22:00 – 07:00
(Long days are not available for this role)
Locations:
You will be asked for your preferred site at the point of application:
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📍 Buxton, SK17 7BR
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📍 Ilkeston, DE7 8PF
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📍 Staveley, S43 3LY
What we are looking for
Essential:
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Minimum 1 year of experience in a health or social care setting
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NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care, Care Certificate, or equivalent experience
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GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)
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Confident with personal care, observations and following care plans
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Willingness to travel across Derbyshire
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Flexible and available for various shift patterns including evenings, nights and weekends
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A compassionate, non-judgmental and person-centred approach
Desirable:
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Experience in community, rehab, or step-down settings
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Experience working with people with physical disabilities, learning disabilities or mental health needs
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Familiarity with electronic patient record systems
What is on offer
✅ Flexible bank shifts — work around your availability
✅ Competitive NHS Band 2/3 hourly rate
✅ Shifts available across three Derbyshire locations
✅ Supportive NHS working environment
✅ Access to a variety of shift patterns (days, evenings, nights)
✅ Opportunity to gain valuable NHS community experience
✅ Weekly pay
How to apply
If you are interested and meet the criteria above, please apply now with your updated CV and state your preferred location (Buxton / Ilkeston / Staveley)
Salary description
£13.00 - £20.00 per hour