Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

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


Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • NVQ Level III in care / BTEC Health & Social Care or equivalent
  • Experience of working health care setting

Experience and Knowledge Required

Essential

  • Understanding of factors that influence health and wellbeing
  • Understanding of the implications for, and responsibilities of the post for risk management and safeguarding (2)

Desirable

  • Experience of working with Palliative Care
  • Experience of working in a rehab setting
  • Experience of working with the Elderly

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Good verbal communication skills
  • Well-developed inter-personal skills
  • Able to keep accurate records

Desirable

  • Previous use or knowledge of SystmOne
  • IT Skills
  • Ability to manage own time and prioritise workload

Other

Essential

  • Able to travel across the county to attend essential training and other required training for your role
  • Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle
Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • NVQ Level III in care / BTEC Health & Social Care or equivalent
  • Experience of working health care setting

Experience and Knowledge Required

Essential

  • Understanding of factors that influence health and wellbeing
  • Understanding of the implications for, and responsibilities of the post for risk management and safeguarding (2)

Desirable

  • Experience of working with Palliative Care
  • Experience of working in a rehab setting
  • Experience of working with the Elderly

Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Good verbal communication skills
  • Well-developed inter-personal skills
  • Able to keep accurate records

Desirable

  • Previous use or knowledge of SystmOne
  • IT Skills
  • Ability to manage own time and prioritise workload

Other

Essential

  • Able to travel across the county to attend essential training and other required training for your role
  • Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

Walton Hospital

Whitecoates Lane

Chesterfield

S40 3HW


Employer's website

http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

Walton Hospital

Whitecoates Lane

Chesterfield

S40 3HW


Employer's website

http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Integrated Community Team Leader

Maria Kozlowski

m.kozlowski@nhs.net

07468352822

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


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