Community Support Worker – NHS Role with Potential Visa Sponsorship

Job description

Community Support Worker – NHS Role with Potential Visa SponsorshipCommunity Support Worker – Ripon Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is looking for a Community Support Worker to provide empathetic, person‐centred care to persons with mental health, social or learning issues within a supportive, structured setting.

Job Details

Job Title: Community Support Worker

Job Type: Full Time Regular

Location: Ripon

Hours: 18.75 hours per week

Salary: £25,760 – £27,476 per annum (rising after 2 years)

Key ResponsibilitiesProvide patient‐focused care while ensuring safety, privacy and dignity of all patients. Recognise signs of abuse or abuse risk, report concerns in line with Trust safeguarding policies, and perform delegated duties within competency while considering risk assessment. Support patients in community settings, assist with assessment tools, maintain accurate records, and provide health education and guidance to patients and carers. Demonstrate safe break‐away strategies when faced with violence or aggression, safely handle and move patients, and work closely with the multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

Diploma Health and Social Care Level 2 or equivalent

Care Certificate

Level 2 Key Competencies – Literacy and Numeracy

Successful completion of Trust's HCA Framework in full during the 6‐month probation period

Experience RequiredPrevious experience as a Band 2/3 Healthcare Assistant or equivalent in a care setting.

Knowledge and Skills – Essential

Person‐focused care

Understanding of legal frameworks including Mental Health legislation

Excellent written and oral communication abilities

Time‐management and prioritisation skills

Knowledge and Skills – Preferred

Competency in phlebotomy

Competency with ECGs

ContactFurther contact: Vicki Broughton, CNS – 01765 632922

Passport and Visa InformationThis role may be eligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship will only be awarded to applicants who match the precise requirements. Please review your eligibility before applying.

Benefits

£25,760 – £27,476 per annum with salary review

Paid annual leave starting at 27 days plus bank holidays, with additional leave purchasing option

Access to staff wellbeing courses

Employee discount scheme

Gym entry and monthly reward draw for TEWV personnel

Equal OpportunitiesTees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, religion, disability, or ethnicity.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Ripon

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English