Community Response Support Worker
The closing date is 19 February 2026
Job summary
We have a band 3 Community Support Worker position in our Community Response Team based at Walton Hospital, Chesterfield.
Our team provides vital care and support to patients in their own homes, particularly following a crisis or after discharge from hospital. This service ensures that individuals receive the appropriate care and assistance they need to recover and maintain their independence in a familiar environment.
We work collaboratively across a large geographical area and maintain close links with our other planned and rapid teams in North East Derbyshire and Chesterfield to deliver seamless, patient-centred care.
Main duties of the job
To provide holistic care to patients in their own homes, under the supervision of the appropriate registered professional.
To communicate information effectively
To report and take appropriate action regarding any change in patient condition or circumstance and communicate verbal and written information to all relevant integrated care team members
To maintain and record accurate health records electronically, in line with DCHS policies.
To participate as a team member in a wider integrated team, in continuous learning to develop your own knowledge and skills
To have a level of understanding with regards to the importance of safeguarding.
Respect the dignity of individuals.
Obtain consent when involving the patient, their carers/families/relatives in shared decision making.
To undertake all aspects of clinical duties and procedures which are documented using SystmOne
For all other duties please see job description
About us
Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.
We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.
Details
Date posted
05 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year pa, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
842-CCS-6398-25-A
Job locations
Walton Hospital
Whitecoates Lane
Chesterfield
S40 3HW
Employer details
Employer name
Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT
Address
Walton Hospital
Whitecoates Lane
Chesterfield
S40 3HW
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