Community Senior Support Worker
The closing date is 30 July 2026
Based within the Ilfracombe Community Rehabilitation Team you will cover an area that stretches from Ashford to Exmoor and work with a multidisciplinary team that includes Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Assistant Practitioners.
It is essential that the candidate is a car driver and has access to a car to use for work. Please indicate this on your application.
Main duties of the job
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
About us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, serving more than 615,000 people, with specialist services extending to Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across community settings, including inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities position us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide high-quality care to our local communities. It’s an exciting time to join as we continue our integration journey.
Job responsibilities
Under the guidance of qualified staff, duties will include the provision of equipment and carrying out rehabilitation programmes with patients. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to support individuals in improving their quality of life within the community.
Hours and Working Pattern: 22 hours per week Monday to Friday. The Community Rehabilitation Service is currently under review, with plans to develop into a 7-day service. This may result in changes to current working patterns.
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
For further information please contact: Jo Wayborn, Rehabilitation Operational Lead, joanna.wayborn@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and “At Risk” status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This may include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications, or study time to CPD or undertake rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we’ll help you get there.
Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and family-friendly policies.
If you’re starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You’ll have access to comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling and onsite wellbeing activities.
Salary and benefits
You’ll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts and benefit schemes, including:
- Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts
- Salary sacrifice options including nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes
- The NHS Pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
These are examples of benefits available if the role interests you. We’d love to hear from you.
Person Specification
General Requirements
- See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
- See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such a submission for Disclosure to the DBS will be required to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
£25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
185-3117-13701
Job locations
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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