Job Description

Are you passionate about supporting people with mental health needs in a recovery-focused environment? We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Lead Community Healthcare Assistant to join our Adult Day Resource Centre team.
As a key member of our multi-disciplinary team, you will:

• Provide practical and emotional support to service users in line with individual care plans.
• Lead and supervise a team of Band 3 Support Workers, ensuring high standards of care.
• Coordinate and maintain an active programme of therapeutic group activities within the resource centres.
• Promote flexibility and responsiveness across multiple service locations.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives while developing your leadership skills in a supportive and dynamic environment.
These posts are in various localities, West and Central of the Cornwall County.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, contributing to the effective provisionof Mental Health Services to an identified caseload of service users.
The post holder will provide a range of services including practical and emotional support toindividual service users as indicated by the individual care plans provided by their care coordinators.
The post holder will supervise staff and be responsible for the allocation of work within theclinical support team. The post holder will ensure that the resource centre have an open andactive program of activity in line with the service core program of therapeutic groups.
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 her. 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 increase the numbers of people who use out services.
Details
Date posted
24 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
27,485 to 30,162 a year Per Annum / Pro Rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
10 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
201-25-678-A
Job locations
Various - To be confirmed
To be confirmed
PL31 2QN
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Skills and Aptitude
Essential

• Working within a community setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector.

Education, Qualifications and Experience
Essential

• Extensive experience as working as a healthcare assistant
• NVQ Level 4 or equivalent in an appropriate subject or relevant experience

Desirable

• Experience within a supervisory role

Person Specification
Skills and Aptitude
Essential

• Working within a community setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector.

Education, Qualifications and Experience
Essential

• Extensive experience as working as a healthcare assistant
• NVQ Level 4 or equivalent in an appropriate subject or relevant experience

Desirable

• Experience within a supervisory role

Skills Required