Main area Community Health Services. Grade Band 3. Contract Permanent. Hours part-time 36 hours per week (Hours between 5pm and 8am). Job ref 186-455-26-GH.
Employer: Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Employer type NHS. Site: Mansfield Community Hospital. Town: Mansfield. Salary £25,760 – £27,476 per annum (pro rata for part time). Salary period: Yearly. Closing: 24/06/2026 23:59.
Community Healthcare Support Worker
Band 3
Job overview
Join North Nottinghamshire Evening and Night Community nursing team and make a difference! We are looking for a kind, caring, and compassionate Community Health Care Support Worker for our Band 3 vacancy. Whether you have community experience or not, we welcome you to be part of our supportive and highly encouraging team.
The Evening and Night team take pride in the positive impact they have on patients’ lives every day. If you have the passion, drive and ability to deliver high‑quality care, we want you to join #TeamNottsHC.
Our service operates from 5pm to 8am Monday–Sunday.
A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.
Applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced). This cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service, which carries an annual fee of £16.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for Community Healthcare Support Workers who are committed and passionate about promoting health, well‑being and independence. They must be a dedicated and enthusiastic clinician who believes in providing patient‑centred care.
A key aim of our service is to optimise patient care within their own homes and reduce unplanned admissions.
Collaboration is key. We work closely with colleagues across the region to provide a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to care delivery.
Working for our organisation
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire’s biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee‑led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in‑house occupational health and staff counselling services.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with an Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance and achieve our net‑zero commitment.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You should possess good interpersonal and time management skills, be a good communicator, organised and able to prioritise and work well as a member of a team. You will support community nurses when required in patients’ homes and demonstrate a professional manner at all times to patients, relatives and staff of all levels.
Part‑time hours are available between 24 and 36 hours per week. Evening shifts are 5pm–11pm and night shifts are 7pm–8am. You will be required to work a combination of both shift patterns and cross over into the South Nottinghamshire areas when required.
We do not meet the pay level required for a Skilled Worker visa; therefore the Trust is not able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria.
Person specification
Skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to be flexible
- Developed observation skills with the ability to report and record physical/mental health observations, incidents, events and behaviours in an accurate and timely manner
Contractual Requirements
- Ability to work to meet the needs of the service
Qualifications
- NVQ III in Health and Social Care, Care Certificate or equivalent experience
Experience
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Experience of working in the community
Values and Behaviours
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate at interview that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust, Honesty, Respect, Compassion, Teamwork.
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust’s expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy and associated Human Rights legislation.
The Trust believes in treating everyone with dignity and respect and encourages applications from all sectors of the community.
Physical Requirements
- Manual handling which may include manoeuvring wheelchairs, trolleys or beds as appropriate
- Has the physical ability to perform the full range of duties
Training
- Willingness to undertake training that will enhance service delivery
Knowledge
- Basic understanding of the different types of physical illness and ability to maintain a caring approach to patients
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Post subject to Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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