Job summary 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, striving to create a safe environment in which patients can live as independently as possible. Main duties of the job The role involves supporting patients with complex and sometimes challenging behaviours, ensuring they are treated with dignity and respect. You should be naturally warm-hearted, resilient, and have a genuine interest in the lives of our patients. Your positive attitude and excellent communication skills are much more important than any previous experience, as full training is provided. About us Barchester Healthcare is an independent healthcare provider that operates a network of care homes and hospitals across the UK. They are committed to providing high-quality care and support to their patients and residents, with a focus on promoting independence and wellbeing. Date posted 12 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £12.14 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1258632487 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Billingham TS23 3TY Job description Job responsibilities 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 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. Job description Job responsibilities 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 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 No specific qualifications are required, as full training will be provided. However, you should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as a genuine interest in supporting individuals with mental health needs. Person Specification Qualifications Essential No specific qualifications are required, as full training will be provided. However, you should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as a genuine interest in supporting individuals with mental health needs. 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 Billingham TS23 3TY Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)