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Support Worker - Bank @ Barchester Healthcare

Hull, HU7 4FGOnsitePart-timePosted 27 days ago

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Job summary Barchester Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Bank Support Worker to join their team at an independent mental health hospital in Hull. This role is temporary and offers part-time, flexible work hours. The position entails assisting patients with complex and challenging behaviors, aiming to help them live as independently as possible. The work is vital, making a substantial difference in the patients' lives while ensuring they are treated with dignity and respect. Applicants should be compassionate, resilient, and possess excellent communication skills. Barchester offers comprehensive training, enabling opportunities for personal and professional growth in a rewarding environment.

Main duties of the job ABOUT THE ROLE This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank 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 competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously. As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary. 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.

About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider in the UK, operating independent mental health hospitals. They are committed to delivering top-quality care, ensuring that patients receive the support and respect they deserve. Barchester values its staff members and invests in their growth by offering extensive training opportunities, allowing employees to advance in their careers. The organisation fosters a friendly and sociable work environment, encouraging team collaboration to achieve the best outcomes for patients. Barchester prioritizes flexible work arrangements, which makes it possible for their team to balance professional responsibilities with personal commitments.

Job description Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. As a Bank 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 competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.

As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.

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.

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Person Specification

Qualifications Essential

A genuine interest in the lives of patients, excellent communication skills, positive attitude, and resilience. Previous experience is not necessary as full training is provided.

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

Hull

HU7 4FG

Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Skills

NHSHealthcareBank

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