Community Support Worker

Job overview

Join Nottinghamshire's Community Nursing teams and make a difference! We're looking for kind, caring, and compassionate individuals looking to grow their nursing career. Whether you have community experience or not, we welcome you to be part of our supportive and highly encouraging team.

You will join a highly supportive team that is dedicated to your growth and development. As part of our commitment to your professional advancement, we offer the National Care Certificate Programme for individuals in bands 2-4, providing you with extensive learning opportunities. Additionally, we provide an apprenticeship pathway that enables you to progress to the role of a Registered Nurse Associate at Band 4 level and a further top up to registered nurse. These comprehensive pathways ensure that you have the necessary support and resources to flourish in your Community Nursing career.

Main duties of the job

Our Community Nursing teams take pride in the positive impact they have on patients' lives every day. You will develop skills in wound care, palliative care, continence care and the care of patients with long term conditions. If you have the passion, drive, and ability to deliver high-quality care, we want you to join #TeamNottsHC.

Collaboration is key in Nottinghamshire, and we work closely with colleagues across the region to provide a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to care delivery. Join us and enjoy the autonomy to manage your own working day, make clinical decisions for your patients, and be part of a supportive environment.

With bases in Mansfield, Ashfield, Bassetlaw, Newark, Sherwood, Rushcliffe, Broxtowe, and Gedling, we offer a great location with mixed rural and urban areas. Some of our bases provide easy access to the M1 between junctions 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, and 30. During your days off, explore nearby Sherwood Forest, the legendary home of Robin Hood, or Immerse yourself in the vibrant and dynamic atmosphere of Nottingham City and the many other attractions of Nottinghamshire.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Sherwood community nursing is seeking an experienced and dynamic Healthcare Support Worker to join the Edwinstowe team in delivering high quality, patient centred care.

24 hours per week, fixed term for 9 months.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for main duties and responsibilities.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa. Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be 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 here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. 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. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.