Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community Support Worker to join our established Intensive Community Assessment & Treatment Team (ICATT) based in Nottinghamshire. We are looking for someone with enthusiasm and energy who wants to make a difference to people’s lives; is creative, innovative and highly motivated.
Responsibilities
* Work with a delegated caseload to carry out relevant physical and mental health observations and interventions, undertake nursing, therapy and social activities, and support and monitor service users living in the community.
* Participate fully as a multidisciplinary team member, in partnership with social care and voluntary/independent sector providers.
* Provide holistic advice and health education to service users, their carers and community support agencies.
* Exercise clinical judgement in assessing and managing risk; help deliver a safe, timely, caring and responsive service.
* Record and report clinical observations when supporting individuals and assisting in their treatment plan in the community, noting any physical and mental health changes in a timely manner.
* Liaise closely with other health and social care professionals, as well as with patients’ family and carers.
* Facilitate time-limited therapeutic treatments and care for individuals on your delegated caseload.
Qualifications and Experience
* Sound knowledge of and experience in working with people with an Intellectual Disability.
* Assessment and care planning skills and experience in multi-disciplinary working and supporting people with an Intellectual Disability and/or Autism.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to exercise clinical judgement in respect of assessing and managing risk.
* Ability to deliver a safe, timely, caring and responsive service.
Requirements
* Full UK driving license and vehicle for business use (reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010).
* Record DBS check costs; DBS Update Service is encouraged with an annual fee of £16.
* Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against relevant criteria.
Additional Information
* We operate across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire with a focus on delivering care in community settings, reducing the need for inpatient admission where appropriate.
* Please note the post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled Worker visa; the Trust would not sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa in these circumstances.
* Salary and visa sponsorship considerations are described in the attached job description and related guidance.
* This advert closes on Monday 23 Mar 2026.
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