Job Description

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Band 4

Main area

Support Worker

Grade

Band 4

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref

201-26-123

Site

Helston Community Hospital

Town

Helston

Salary

27,485 - 30,162 Per Annum/Pro Rata

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

04/02/2026 23:59

Thank you for your interest in joining us at

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

We pride ourselves in striving to be an employer of choice.

Strategic Themes

Great Care


Care based on what matters to people.*
Care provided at home or close to home.*
Improvement through learning, research and innovation.*
Prevention and alternatives to hospital.*

Great Organisation


Buildings that support health and wellbeing.*
Technology enabled care.*
Care teams are supported by responsive corporate services.*
Safe, efficient, effective and productive.*

Great People


A place people love to work and feel valued.*
Living our values with staff (all voices count).*
Attract, grow and develop talent.*
Leaders with compassion, who continuously learn and listen.*

Great Partner


Encourage and enable effective partnerships.*
Joined-up community services.*
Work with others to maximise workforce opportunities.*
Reduce our impact on the environment.*


At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a 'home' office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.




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Job overview

We are excited to offer this opportunity to join an established and experienced integrated therapy team based at Helston Community Hospital as a band 4 therapy support worker.



The post is based both within the community and also on the inpatient ward at HCH. Working with the Occupational Therapy service and with the wider multi disciplinary team to promote rehabilitation, and support individuals to regain and maintain personal independence. Possible future potential for weekend working.


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Main duties of the job

To undertake specific skilled occupational therapy support work (e.g. carrying out assessments using various treatment skills) to aid the rehabilitation of patients both on the ward and in the community. To plan and implement interventions, using various treatment skills and to monitor progress and evaluate the outcome.



To undertake specific skilled occupational therapy support work (e.g. groups, carrying out assessments using various treatment skills), improve quality of life and day to day functioning.



To work alongside the qualified Occupational Therapist in planning and then independently work with individuals to implement interventions, using various treatment skills and to monitor progress and evaluate the outcome under supervision from the qualified Occupational Therapist in the team.



To encourage patients and carers in an active approach to regaining and maintaining personal independence. .



To work closely with the ward team to encourage/support 24 hour rehabilitation and to represent the Occupational Therapy profession amongst the MDT



To support the occupational therapist in the team by carrying out specific, timed interventions on a 1:1 and group basis. To actively participate in the Occupational Therapy process from start to finish with support from the qualified Occupational Therapist and the MDT.



To be confidently able to work as a lone worker, feedback appropriately to senior team re the progress of patients and identify any concerns that need to be explored.


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Working for our organisation

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 increase the numbers of people who use out services.


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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see 'supporting documents'.


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Person specification

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Experience

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Essential criteria

Substantial previous experience working as a Therapy Support Worker in a similar setting with an understanding of their roles and respect for the other professionals within the team Extensive experience of working in a range of therapy/ care settings e.g. hospital, community #####

Desirable criteria

Experience of working with vulnerable adults ####

Education

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Essential criteria

NVQ level 4 in Health and Social Care or equivalent experience GCSE Maths and English or equivalent #####

Desirable criteria

Recent health focused study ####

Skills and Aptitude

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Essential criteria

Excellent communication and inter personal skills and ability to communicate with patients with communication difficulties. Ability to work on own initiative and manage own caseload #####

Desirable criteria

Evidence of previous lone working

At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. To support this, the following opportunities are available:


Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management Protected CPD time for registered staff Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff Leadership and Management development programmes Coaching and mentoring opportunities A full clinical induction programme for operational skills Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff Individual professional development programmes

Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include:


Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff Free DBS checks where required Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions NHS Pension Scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Cycle to work scheme The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.

The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.



Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles - throughout the organisation.



If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses.



Any general recruitment queries, please contact our recruitment team on 01208 834644