At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care and support to patients in a community health setting.
- Company: Join a leading NHS organisation with a supportive working environment.
- Benefits: Flexible shifts, competitive pay, weekly pay, and valuable NHS experience.
- Other info: Work across three Derbyshire locations with various shift patterns available.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining essential healthcare experience.
- Qualifications: 1 year of experience in health or social care and NVQ Level 2/3.
The predicted salary is between 17 - 17 £ per hour.
Are you an experienced Healthcare Assistant, Support Worker or Senior Carer looking for flexible bank shifts across Derbyshire? We have an exciting opportunity to join a well-established NHS community health service in a rewarding and varied Band 2/3 role. 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:
- Buxton, SK17 7BR
- Ilkeston, DE7 8PF
- Staveley, S43 3LY
What we are looking for
Essential:
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a health or social care setting
- NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care, Care Certificate, or equivalent experience
- GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)
- Confident with personal care, observations and following care plans
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Willingness to travel across Derbyshire
- Flexible and available for various shift patterns including evenings, nights and weekends
- A compassionate, non-judgmental and person-centred approach
Desirable:
- Experience in community, rehab, or step-down settings
- Experience working with people with physical disabilities, learning disabilities or mental health needs
- 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).
HCA / Support Worker - Community Health & Social Care in Buxton employer: Blissful Healthcare
Blissful Healthcare is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work environment for Community Mental Health Nurses in Hull, East Yorkshire. With a focus on employee growth and development, we provide ongoing support throughout your placement, ensuring you have the resources needed to thrive in your role. Enjoy a balanced work-life schedule with Monday to Friday hours, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in the community while maintaining personal well-being.
