About this role
Job summary 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
Main duties of the job This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working at Barchester independent mental health hospital. As a Bank Support Worker, you'll work with patients with complex and challenging behaviours as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role requires using intuition and empathy to help patients live as independently as possible. Support workers should be warm-hearted, resilient, and show a genuine interest in patients' lives. Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude are crucial, more so than previous experience, as full training is provided. This bank position covers shifts as needed, such as during staff leave, offering flexible hours.
About us Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, focusing on mental health support at its independent hospitals. The organization is dedicated to making a positive difference in patients' lives through continuous care, support, and development opportunities for its staff. Emphasizing flexibility and growth, Barchester values a warm-hearted and sociable team environment with strong community ties. Training and professional development are prioritized, enabling staff to flourish in their roles while providing high-quality care. The organization's commitment ensures a supportive work atmosphere grounded in dignity and respect for all patients.
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.
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
No previous experience required; excellent communication skills and a positive attitude are essential.
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
HU9 2BH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)