Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, innovative, flexible and well‑motivated Senior Community Support Worker to join HomeFirst Carrick team.
The HomeFirst team is part of our Integrated team working in Falmouth, Penryn, Truro and Perranporth and surrounding areas, supporting the patients in our Carrick Primary Care Network.
It will be expected that on occasions the person works flexibly across other areas of care.
Due to the large geographical and rural area our team covers, being able to drive and having access to a vehicle are essential for this post. Mileage expenses will be paid and pool cars are available although their use cannot be guaranteed. Unfortunately, public transport is not sufficient to get to patient visits on time.
You will be well supported by senior clinicians within the team who will offer regular clinical supervision. Continuing professional development will be encouraged and funded.
The service operates 8‑8 over 7 days per week. We offer a flexible approach to rostering to accommodate personal working patterns.
We would welcome information calls or visits to the team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide a versatile and responsive service to ensure that opportunities for patients reablement and rehabilitation are optimised within the community setting. The post holder will be part of an Integrated Care Pathway for patients that involves a range of services to prevent hospital admission and support discharge from hospital.
The post holder will undertake specific clinical and therapeutic support work to aid reablement and rehabilitation of patients, planning and implementing interventions and reporting back on progress and any issues to the clinician.
The post holder will work collaboratively with wider stakeholders to maximise patient care, as well as working closely with the clinical and therapeutic assessors in the team.
The post holder will support the Team Lead with non‑clinical duties via delegation including staff supervisions, supporting new members of the team and clinical audits.
About us
We’re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital‑based care to improve people’s physical and mental health.
We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you’ll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people’s homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.
Job details
Date posted: 11 December 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 4
Salary: £27,485 to £30,162 a year Pro Rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part‑time
Reference number: 201‑25‑917
Job location: Falmouth Hospital, Trescobeas Road, Falmouth, TR11 2JA
Job responsibilities
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.
* Cornwall Foundation Trust
* Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
* Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience – Essential
* NVQ Level 3 in an appropriate area or equivalent relevant qualification or experience
* Experience of working with elderly, injured/disabled people
* Significant experience of working as a Therapy or Nursing assistant/rehab technician
* Experience of managing a separate caseload
Desirable
* Experience as a Technical Instructor/rehab Technician II working in health or similar post
Skills and Aptitude – Essential
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate with patients with impaired communication abilities
* Ability to work on own initiative and to manage own caseload.
* Good computer 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: Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Falmouth Hospital, Trescobeas Road, Falmouth, TR11 2JA
Website: https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/
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