Support Worker - BankNHS
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.
Main duties of the job
This job is for a casual, part-time Support Worker at a Barchester independent mental health hospital. The role involves using intuition and empathy to help patients get the most out of life. Support Workers will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to assist patients with complex and sometimes challenging behaviours. The role aims to make a significant difference in maintaining patients' dignity and respect while helping create a safe environment where they can live as independently as possible. Barchester values a positive attitude and excellent communication skills over previous experience, offering complete training and development opportunities. This Bank position provides cover as needed, such as for annual leave or sick leave, so working hours and days will vary. The Hospital Director invites individuals to have an informal chat if they are interested in learning more about working at Barchester.
Job description
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.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a prominent healthcare provider in the UK, known for its dedication to delivering high-quality care. With a focus on patient dignity and respect, Barchester Healthcare operates a network of hospitals, care homes, and mental health facilities across the country. The company prides itself on offering flexible work opportunities and investing in employee growth and development. Barchester Healthcare is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive working environment for its staff and patients. Emphasizing the importance of teamwork and strong community links, Barchester facilitates a culture of care, empathy, and resilience. It is a rewarding place to work for those interested in using their people skills to make a difference in others' lives.