Senior Healthcare Support Worker (Community)

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More Details About the Role

Are you a practical, proactive and enthusiastic individual with good communication skills? We are looking for a Clinical Support Worker with experience of working in a care or rehabilitation setting with the passion to work in the community. Our team works with adults registered with South Molton and Wallingbrook (Chulmleigh and Winkleigh) medical centres and cover a rural area close to Exmoor in beautiful North Devon.

You will be working with people with a wide range of disabilities and acute or long-term conditions. You will be part of a team working under the direction of the registered therapy staff physiotherapists and occupational therapists - and assistant practitioners. The community therapy team is part of South Molton and Chulmleigh multi-disciplinary health and social care team.

The goal of the service is to provide rehabilitation support through 1:1 and group sessions with the aim of promoting the quality of life of the patients we support. The Clinical Support Worker will be delivering interventions to people with rehabilitation needs and providing advice to families and carers within the community peoples own homes, in residential settings and in therapy classes and groups. The post holder will use electronic healthcare systems EPIC as well as paper based documentation. They will be an integral part of the team in terms of service delivery as well as service monitoring and development.

The community therapy team has twelve members including occupational therapists, physiotherapists, an occupational therapy apprentice, assistant practitioners and clinical support workers. We are a supportive team and the role holder will have personal and professional development opportunities. Our integrated health and social care team includes the community therapy team, community nursing, community matron, rehabilitation nurse and adult social care team. We work closely with social prescribers in the GP practices for links with and inclusion of the people we work with into community activities. Typically, the day starts with members of the team triaging new referrals and a team meeting to prioritise and plan the day. We positively encourage joint working between members of the community therapy and broader health and social care team.

The successful applicant will be supported through training to fulfil the role and perform activities such as running groups, prescribing equipment to support independence, delivering prescribed rehabilitation programs and liaising with a range of groups and individuals in the community and acute/hospital setting.

Hours and Working Pattern: 32 hours per week Monday to Friday at present. The Community Rehabilitation Service is currently under review, with plans to develop into a 7-day service. This may result in changes to current working patterns.

Interview Date: Wednesday 11th November 2026 at South Molton Hospital

For more information please contact: - Nancy Rollinson Clinical Lead on 07552 254679.

This is a fixed term contract until 14.6.27. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

As this post is not full-time, it is not eligible for sponsorship.

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

• National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
• Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.