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 role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and devel
Main duties of the job This job involves working as a Bank Support Worker in a mental health hospital operated by Barchester Healthcare. It is a casual, part-time position that provides flexible working hours, primarily to cover for staff during their annual leave or sick leave. In this role, you will be using your intuition and empathy to help patients with complex and challenging behaviors, serving as an integral part of their day-to-day lives and helping to ensure they are treated with dignity and respect. You will work within a multidisciplinary team to foster a safe and supportive environment, allowing patients to live as independently as possible. You do not need prior experience as Barchester provides full training and numerous opportunities for personal growth and development. This role is ideal for someone with a warm-hearted yet resilient nature and a genuine interest in patient care.
About us Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, specializing in nursing homes and healthcare services. They strive to deliver high-quality care in a variety of settings, including independent mental health hospitals. The company is dedicated to offering flexible working roles and values the development of its employees. They provide comprehensive training programs, focusing on fostering the growth and development of their staff. Barchester takes pride in being an integral part of the local communities they serve, ensuring that their services extend beyond mere healthcare provision. The organisation emphasizes treating patients with dignity and respect, with a commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of those they support. This dedication is reflected in roles like the Bank Support Worker position, which emphasizes patient-centric care in their mental health facilities.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Positive attitude and excellent communication skills; naturally warm-hearted and resilient; experience is less important 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
Mansfield
NG18 4XX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)