About this role
Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE As a Support Worker at a Barchester independent mental health hospital, you'll use your intuition and empathy to help our patients get the most out of life. You'll work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support patients with complex and sometimes challenging behaviours. You can expect to make a big difference to the lives of the patients we care for and support, becoming part of their day-to-day lives and ensuring they are always treated with dignity and respect. As a Support Worker, you'll strive to help create a safe environment in which patients can live as independently as possible. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Support Worker, you should be naturally warm-hearted, yet resilient, and have a genuine interest in the lives of our patients. Your positive attitude and excellent communication skills are much more important to us than any previous experience, as we offer full training and plenty of opportunities to grow and develop. You should also enjoy being part of a friendly, sociable team that has close links to the local community. REWARDS PACKAGE As well as a competitive sa
Main duties of the job As a Support Worker at a Barchester independent mental health hospital, you'll leverage your intuition and empathy to assist our patients in maximizing their life experiences. Your role will involve working as part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to supporting patients with complex, sometimes challenging behaviours, ensuring they are treated with dignity and respect. The rewarding position fosters a safe environment for patient independence. We seek naturally warm-hearted yet resilient individuals with a genuine interest in patient lives. Experience isn't required as comprehensive training is provided, but a positive attitude and excellent communication skills are essential. Joining Barchester connects you to a friendly team linked closely to the local community, ensuring a fulfilling role in healthcare with significant impact on patient well-being.
About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of quality healthcare in the UK, focusing on patient-centered care in various settings, including independent mental health hospitals. With a commitment to innovation and the highest standards, Barchester strives to make a positive difference in the lives of its patients. The organisation believes in providing extensive training and development opportunities, ensuring staff are well-equipped to meet the needs of patients. Barchester also offers a comprehensive rewards package as part of its commitment to employee satisfaction and retention. The company fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment, encouraging collaboration and communication amongst staff and maintaining strong connections with local communities. Barchester takes pride in its dedicated workforce, and its operations reflect a commitment to quality care and the well-being of both patients and employees.
Job description Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Support Worker at a Barchester independent mental health hospital, you'll use your intuition and empathy to help our patients get the most out of life. You'll work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support patients with complex and sometimes challenging behaviours. You can expect to make a big difference to the lives of the patients we care for and support, becoming part of their day-to-day lives and ensuring they are always treated with dignity and respect. As a Support Worker, you'll strive to help create a safe environment in which patients can live as independently as possible.
ABOUT YOUTo join us as a Support Worker, you should be naturally warm-hearted, yet resilient, and have a genuine interest in the lives of our patients. Your positive attitude and excellent communication skills are much more important to us than any previous experience, as we offer full training and plenty of opportunities to grow and develop. You should also enjoy being part of a friendly, sociable team that has close links to the local community.
REWARDS PACKAGEAs well as a competitive salary, Barchester offers one of the best rewards packages in the care sector. Your generous benefits would include:
Free learning and development Automatic enrolment into our profit share scheme A range of holiday, retail and leisure discounts Unlimited access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme
If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.
Our Hospital Director is always happy to welcome you into the hospital for an informal chat, simply pop in to find out more about working at Barchester.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
A positive attitude and excellent communication 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 Barchester Healthcare
Address Barchester Healthcare
Swindon
SN5 0AD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)