Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Community Therapy Support Worker

The closing date is 02 January 2026

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Therapy Support Worker to join our Therapy Service in Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire.

The role requires day-to-day delivery of therapy predominately in the Community Support beds at Staveley Centre working alongside the Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Advanced Therapy Support Workers.

You will be delivering rehabilitation plans established by the team to work on achieving the goals set and will be involved in the discharge planning process.

Main duties of the job

Our therapy services operate between the hours of 08:00am and 18.30pm seven days a week.

You will be required to travel to your visits and be able to operate a laptop to write notes onto SystmOne. You will need to exhibit excellent team working and communication to be able to assist in caseload management.

If you have the necessary experience of working in a therapy or rehabilitation team and enthusiasm to make a difference, we would love to hear from you!

About us

Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.

Details

Date posted

18 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year pa, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

842-CCS-6393-25

Job locations

Staveley Centre

Calver Crescent

Inkersall

S43 3LY


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account

The successful candidates will have high levels of personal credibility and the ability to instantly form effective working relationships in a range of work settings.

Please read the job description to get a further understanding of who we are looking for to join our patient focused, enthusiastic team.

You will have the opportunity to really make a difference in ensuring that quality services are delivered both now and into the future based around our patient needs.

We will also work with you regarding your on-going development.

As a clinical employee it will be your responsibility to ensure that your behaviour and values reflect those set out in the DCHS Way outlined on our website and in the additional information provided.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account

The successful candidates will have high levels of personal credibility and the ability to instantly form effective working relationships in a range of work settings.

Please read the job description to get a further understanding of who we are looking for to join our patient focused, enthusiastic team.

You will have the opportunity to really make a difference in ensuring that quality services are delivered both now and into the future based around our patient needs.

We will also work with you regarding your on-going development.

As a clinical employee it will be your responsibility to ensure that your behaviour and values reflect those set out in the DCHS Way outlined on our website and in the additional information provided.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • NVQ Level III in care / BTEC Health & Social Care or equivalent

Desirable

  • Additional training in:- Rehabilitation, Palliative Care, Care of the Older person

Experience and Knowledge Required

Essential

  • Previous experience of team working in a health/social care setting
  • Understanding of factors that influence health and wellbeing
  • Understanding of the implications for, and responsibilities of the post for Risk Management and Safeguarding

Desirable

  • Previous experience working in rehabilitation or therapy team/service

Other

Essential

  • Able to work flexibly to meet service demands
  • Ability to use travel between and across care settings
  • Able to work across daytime shifts and work weekends and bank holidays

Skills

Essential

  • Basic IT skills
  • Good verbal communication skills
  • Able to keep accurate records
  • Well-developed inter-personal skills
Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • NVQ Level III in care / BTEC Health & Social Care or equivalent

Desirable

  • Additional training in:- Rehabilitation, Palliative Care, Care of the Older person

Experience and Knowledge Required

Essential

  • Previous experience of team working in a health/social care setting
  • Understanding of factors that influence health and wellbeing
  • Understanding of the implications for, and responsibilities of the post for Risk Management and Safeguarding

Desirable

  • Previous experience working in rehabilitation or therapy team/service

Other

Essential

  • Able to work flexibly to meet service demands
  • Ability to use travel between and across care settings
  • Able to work across daytime shifts and work weekends and bank holidays

Skills

Essential

  • Basic IT skills
  • Good verbal communication skills
  • Able to keep accurate records
  • Well-developed inter-personal skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

Staveley Centre

Calver Crescent

Inkersall

S43 3LY


Employer's website

http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

Staveley Centre

Calver Crescent

Inkersall

S43 3LY


Employer's website

http://www.dchs.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Integrated Community Team Lead

Lynne Bakewell

lbakewell@nhs.net

07775537649

Details

Date posted

18 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year pa, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

842-CCS-6393-25

Job locations

Staveley Centre

Calver Crescent

Inkersall

S43 3LY


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