Community Healthcare Support Worker

At a time when Community health services are becoming ever more important within the NHS, this exciting opportunity offers a full-time position within a team of community nurses, therapists and mental health colleagues. If you would you like to contribute to the delivery of high standard patient care we would like to hear from you.

We pride ourselves on being caring, competent and compassionate. Patients and service users are at the heart of everything that we do. We aim to provide high quality, safe services which improve the health, wellbeing and independence of the people we serve. We are looking for people who share our mindset and are passionate about providing the best care.

You will be confident in taking on new responsibilities, with appropriate training, manage a varied case load and work holistically within a team. The service covers 7 days per week 8am to 8pm.

We believe that working with us isn't just a job, it's a career, where your ideas are listened to, your skills and successes are valued and recognized, to enable you to perform at your best., To provide a high standard of clinical care, encompassing a holistic approach under the direction of a trained nurse, in patient's homes.

Working within the a defined community nursing caseload for a group of GP Practices as part of the Integrated Community Care Team.

The post holder will have responsibility for maintaining safe practice by following relevant Trust policies according to clinical setting, holistic nursing assessments and care plans are recorded in line with Trust and NMC record keeping standards and clinical care at all times meets acceptable standards of patient safety and quality outcomes.

The post holder will be required to work with a high degree of autonomy and professional accountability. A primary aim of the role is to prevent unnecessary admission of patients to an acute hospital and support timely discharge into the community. The post holder will also have a responsibility for health protection and promotion programmes that improve and reduce inequalities.

We are seeking full time applicants, however part time hours will also be considered. You will need to be computer literate although additional training can be provided. A valid driving license and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential for this role. Although we can offer a lease car scheme to help.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.