Main area Healthcare Support Workers Grade NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week (working patterns to support a 24/7 service)
Job ref: 425-24-6866964
Employer: Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: The Becton Centre For Children and Young People
Town: Sheffield
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 09/03/2025 23:59
Senior Mental Health Care Support Worker
NHS AfC: Band 3
Job overview
Are you looking for a meaningful role within Health and Social Care?
At Sheffield Children’s, we’re looking for compassionate individuals to join our team and deliver meaningful support to children, young people, and their families. Your work will directly enhance their well-being, helping them navigate challenges and achieve brighter futures.
The Becton Centre is a specialist facility caring for young people up to 18 with complex mental health needs, offering care across three lodges:
* Sapphire Lodge (ages 13–18): Focused on teenagers navigating mental health needs
* Ruby Lodge (ages 8–18): Dedicated to young people with learning disabilities
Recruitment Event - Tuesday 25th March
* Apply: Submit an application form, and if selected, you’ll be invited to attend
* Discover: Learn about the role and hear insights and ask questions of current Support Workers
* Interview: If you are still interested after the discovery, you can interview at the event
Start your journey today—apply now to make a difference with your skills and compassion.
Main duties of the job
What you'll do
* Provide empathetic care to those who may be distressed or unable to express their needs.
* Support children and young people with daily activities, routine care, and therapeutic needs.
* Deliver tailored care plans under the guidance of a registered nurse, contributing to assessments and treatments.
* Work with a diverse team to support patients and their families.
* Create a safe, respectful environment, advocating for a positive patient experience.
* Perform essential tasks such as observations, meal support, and record-keeping.
* Develop skills in de-escalation and safe management of challenging situations.
Working for our organisation
At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
* Brilliant Place to work
* Leaders in Children’s Health
We work with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children’s health leadership, improving the experiences of both patients and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.
Sheffield Children's provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts—helping you succeed at work and beyond.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to match the Real Living Wage, which is currently £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver.
Person specification
Qualifications
* NVQ Level 3 in healthcare or relevant clinical experience
* Health Care Support Worker Certificate
* Commitment to completing physical containment/de-escalation training
Experience
* Experience of working in patient-facing environment
* Previous experience working in a Children and Young People's mental health and/or learning disability clinical environment
* Experience of performing tasks such as observations, meal support, and record-keeping
Knowledge and Skills
* Working knowledge supporting and communicating with patients with mental health issues and/or Learning Disability issues
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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