Community Support Worker Physical Health Role in Darlington NHS Service: Apply Now

Location
Darlington, United Kingdom

Type
Full Time Permanent

Salary (£)
24,937 – 26,598 per annum (Band 3)

About Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
They’re the Mental Health and Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham, Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York, and Selby. Their mission is simple yet powerful: help people feel safe, understood, and supported in living their best possible lives. They do this through prevention, crisis care, education, and specialist treatment while working in genuine partnership with patients, families, and communities.

This new HUB service in Darlington is part of their commitment to improve patient care and expand physical health interventions within community mental health support. It’s a chance to be at the heart of innovation, bringing together different services and building recovery-focused care.

Job details

Benefits

• Career growth through training, mentoring, and completion of the Trust’s full HCA framework within six months
• Supportive team that values compassion and collaboration every step of the way
• Access to NHS pension scheme for financial security
• Generous annual leave entitlement for work life balance
• Opportunities to work in a trusted NHS environment with strong development pathways

Requirements

• Diploma in Health and Social Care Level 2 or equivalent qualification
• Literacy and Numeracy Level 2 or equivalent skills
• Commitment to complete Trust Healthcare Assistant competencies within probation
• Previous experience as a Band 2/3 Healthcare Assistant or equivalent care role
• Ability to travel independently with access to a suitable vehicle for business use
• Knowledge of person-centred care and willingness to develop skills in physical health interventions
• Positive, reliable approach with the confidence to work both independently and as part of a team

Salary Details

This is a Band 3 post under Agenda for Change with an annual salary of £24,937 to £26,598 depending on experience.

About the Role

This role is about more than taking physical health checks. It’s about being part of someone’s recovery journey and ensuring their wellbeing is at the centre of care. You’ll carry out essential tasks like venepuncture, ECG monitoring, and recording observations such as blood pressure and pulse.

You’ll also deliver self-guided interventions that empower service users to manage their health in practical ways. Each interaction helps someone feel more supported and capable, whether you’re providing reassurance in a clinic or visiting them at home. It’s hands-on, meaningful work where your input directly influences recovery and health outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver physical healthcare interventions in clinics and during home visits to promote wellbeing
• Carry out venepuncture, ECGs, and other vital measurements that guide treatment decisions
• Record and communicate results accurately to ensure patients receive timely care
• Support service users with self-guided interventions that strengthen independence
• Uphold safety, privacy, and dignity while respecting cultural and spiritual differences
• Contribute to a recovery-focused environment that helps individuals feel safe and understood

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, Skilled Worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants are also subject to this requirement.

Equal Opportunity Statement

They’re committed to fairness and inclusion. All applications are considered without bias, with selection based solely on skills, potential, and the values that support better patient care.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust
• Address: Ellis Centre, 18 Dean Rd, Scarborough, YO12 7SN
• Contact: jade.debnath@nhs.net | 01325 552322

Reference Number
346-NYA-040-25-C

How To Apply
This role is open now and closing soon. If you’d like to build your skills while making a difference in community health, don’t hang about. Apply now and take that next step in your NHS career.