Community Support Worker
Central London Community Health TrustBrent, London
Overview
This is a NHS role (permanent) with Central London Community Health Trust based in Brent. The advertised salary is £30,630 to £32,346. Applications close on 22 October 2026. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
Are you a caring, compassionate and motivated individual who is passionate about supporting people to remain safe and independent in their own homes? ...
As a Band 3 Community Support Worker within the Brent Urgent Community Response Team, you will:
- Provide safe, compassionate and personalised care to patients in their own homes, working alongside registered nurses, therapists and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Support patients with a range of nursing and therapy needs, helping them to maintain their independence and remain safely at home wherever possible.
- Carry out delegated clinical activities and interventions under the direction of a registered healthcare professional and within your agreed level of competence.
- Provide holistic, person-centred support, recognising changes in a patient's needs or condition and reporting concerns appropriately.
- Support the team with relevant clinical and administrative duties to ensure patients receive timely and coordinated care.
- Communicate effectively and sensitively with patients, families, carers and healthcare professionals.
- Maintain accurate patient records and confidently use the relevant IT systems required for the role.
- Work collaboratively as part of the wider community team to deliver a responsive and effective service.
Please note: A full UK driving licence and access to a car for work purposes are essential for this community-based role.
This role is unfortunately not available. Ensure you hold valid right to work in the UK and will not require sponsorship if successful.
Just as we care about our patients' wellbeing, we care about yours!
- A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role
- Car lease scheme *T&C's apply
- Flexible working options
- Annual travel card loan
- Training, support and development in your career
To have a full look at our benefits and what it's like working for us please go here: https://www.clch.nhs.uk/job/pay-and-benefits
Essential: - Higher Professional Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (NVQ/QCF - Level 3); - A recognised equivalent course; - Willingness to undertake further training as appropriate
Desirable: - GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths; - ECDL certificate; - Registration with the national regulatory body (when it becomes available).; - PSI qualification
Essential: - Experience of working in a health or social care setting; - Experience of working as part of a team; - Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of databases.
Desirable: - Experience of working as part of a team; - Experience with the NHS patient information database (SystmOne, Rio, CIS)
Essential: - Knowledge of NHS An awareness of risk management.; - Demonstrate an acceptable level of numeracy and literacy.; - Knowledge of multiagency services available and processes for referral; - Knowledge of the effects of the ageing process and needs of vulnerable adults in relation to their health and well-being; - Self-management skills-managing time and workload; - Ability to analyse, interpret and record data in a clear, and succinct manner; - Good analytical and problem solving skills; - To be able to promote the work of the team across the trust; - Effective interpersonal, influencing and negotiating skills; - Adaptable and flexible; - Ability to cope with uncertainty and change; - Proactive and innovative; - An awareness of risk management.
Desirable: - Knowledge of local health needs strategies
Essential: - Flexible about work location - the post holder will be required to travel to other CLCH sites in London; - Appropriate level of physical fitness to perform the job (as outlined in the job description) with or without limitation
How this role compares
We hold 1,237 NHS vacancies in London that publish a salary, and their median advertised starting figure is £46,149. This role pays less than about 88% of them.
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You have 1 day left to apply. NHS adverts we hold typically run for around 46 days, so this is a shorter window than usual.
Central London Community Health Trust has 41 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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