Job overview
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is leading an ambitious transformation of Community and End of Life Care services across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our vision is to ensure that every person approaching the end of life receives high-quality, compassionate care in the place they call home, surrounded by dignity, comfort, and choice.
We are expanding our community workforce to support a more responsive, proactive model of care that reduces unnecessary hospital admissions and enables people to remain at home where possible.
As a Community Support Worker within our End of Life Care service, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to patients in their own homes.
Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will:
- Support patients with complex needs, including those nearing the end of life
- Contribute to personalised care delivery that respects patient choice and dignity
- Monitor patient condition and escalate concerns appropriately
- Work both independently and collaboratively across health, social care, and voluntary services
This is a rewarding but emotionally demanding role, requiring compassion, resilience, and a strong commitment to quality care.
As part of our transformation programme, we are:
- Delivering a 24/7 Rapid Community Response and Care Service
- Expanding Hospital@Home and virtual care services
- Providing a dedicated End of Life Care advice line
- Working closely with Macmillan and voluntary sector partners
Main duties of the job
To assist in the provision of nursing care to patients in the community, regularly working without direct supervision but as a member of the proactive nursing team. To assist in the completion of patient and routine records, report information to trained staff on progress of patients and any variance/change in patient/carers care management. To participate in any relevant training and updating programmes and keep abreast of nursing developments, to improve the quality of care for patients. To report to manager/trained nurse any untoward incidences (eg complaints, accidents, defective equipment) and take appropriate action to ensure safety of patients, staff and relatives. To comply with Trust policies and procedures in order to contribute to safe working practices in accordance with health and safety policies.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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This advert is for Community Support Worker - End of Life Care with Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Bodmin, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £24,937 - £26,598 Per Annum/Pro Rata. The contract type is Permanent: Full-time. The application deadline is 14 Jun 2026.
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