HCA / Support Worker - Community Health & Social Care

Are you an experienced Healthcare Assistant, Support Worker or Senior Carer looking for flexible bank shifts across Derbyshire? We have an exciting opportunity to join a well-established NHS community health service in a rewarding and varied Band 2/3 role.

Blissful Healthcare is currently recruiting on behalf of a leading NHS organisation in Derbyshire for Bank Community Health & Social Care Support Workers across three community sites.

What you will be doing
In this role, you will work alongside registered healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to patients and service users across Derbyshire. Your duties will include:

✅ Providing person-centred, compassionate care following individual care plans
✅ Supporting patients with personal care, mobility, eating and drinking
✅ Completing physiological observations (blood pressure, blood glucose, urinalysis etc.)
✅ Recognising and escalating changes in a patient's physical or mental health
✅ Administering medication tasks as directed
✅ Supporting rehabilitation and promoting independence
✅ Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team across health and social care
✅ Accurately updating patient records using IT and paper-based systems
✅ Promoting dignity, respect and the wellbeing of every service user

Shift patterns available

• 07:00 – 14:00
• 14:00 – 22:00
• 22:00 – 07:00

(Long days are not available for this role)

Locations:

You will be asked for your preferred site at the point of application:

• 📍 Buxton, SK17 7BR

• 📍 Ilkeston, DE7 8PF

• 📍 Staveley, S43 3LY

What we are looking for

Essential:

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a health or social care setting

• NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care, Care Certificate, or equivalent experience

• GCSE Maths and English Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)

• Confident with personal care, observations and following care plans

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Willingness to travel across Derbyshire

• Flexible and available for various shift patterns including evenings, nights and weekends

• A compassionate, non-judgmental and person-centred approach

Desirable:

• Experience in community, rehab, or step-down settings

• Experience working with people with physical disabilities, learning disabilities or mental health needs

• Familiarity with electronic patient record systems

What is on offer

✅ Flexible bank shifts — work around your availability
✅ Competitive NHS Band 2/3 hourly rate
✅ Shifts available across three Derbyshire locations
✅ Supportive NHS working environment
✅ Access to a variety of shift patterns (days, evenings, nights)
✅ Opportunity to gain valuable NHS community experience
✅ Weekly pay

How to apply

If you are interested and meet the criteria above, please apply now with your updated CV and state your preferred location (Buxton / Ilkeston / Staveley).