Children’s Mental Health Support Worker

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust; Bristol; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Bristol is seeking a Children’s Mental Health Support Worker to provide compassionate care for children with mental health needs. This role involves working shifts across various times to ensure full coverage, with responsibilities including engaging with children and their families. Applicants should have relevant qualifications such as Maths and English GCSEs and a passion for supporting young people, with acute mental health experience preferred. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to children’s health in a crucial environment.

Qualifications

• Acute experience in a mental-health setting is a plus.
• Demonstrate your passion for working with children and young people on your application.
• Must be capable of managing shift work including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and compassion to children and families with mental health needs.
• Work shifts to ensure full service coverage.
• Receive team support, supervision, and guidance.

Skills

Passion for working with children and young people

Strategies to support wellbeing

Capability to work shifts

Education

Maths GCSE A–C / 4–9 or Functional Skills Level 2

English GCSE A–C / 4–9 or Functional Skills Level 2

Level 3 qualification (or higher) in any subject

Job description

Position

Children’s Mental Health Support Worker, Band 3, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC), University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.

Interview Details

In person, Wednesday 21 January.

Responsibilities

Provide care, compassion, assessment and engagement with children, young people and families admitted to BRHC with mental health needs. Work shifts across days, nights, weekends and bank holidays to ensure full service coverage. Receive team support, supervision and guidance.

Training Programme

Without previous acute experience, you may join a 12‑week Band 2 to Band 3 Trainee Programme. Indicate interest on your application.

Qualifications

• Maths GCSE A–C / 4–9 or Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent.
• English GCSE A–C / 4–9 or Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent.
• Level 3 qualification (or higher) in any subject.
• Acute experience in a mental‑health setting.
• Passion for working with children and young people.
• Strategies to support your wellbeing when working with young people who can present in distress at times.
• Capability to work a mixture of long day shifts and night shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.

Application

To be shortlisted you must clearly demonstrate the above on your application. Please indicate on your application if you are interested in the trainee programme.

Expiry

This advert closes Monday 5 January 2026.