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)