Enhanced Care Support Worker | Barts Health NHS Trust

Barts Health NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Greater London is seeking passionate individuals to join their Enhanced Care Team. You will provide one-to-one support to patients with complex mental health needs and receive ongoing training from experts. Ideal candidates will have empathy, strong communication skills, and at least one year of experience in health or social care. This is an opportunity to develop your passion for mental health into a rewarding career, making a real difference every day.

Benefits

Expert-led mental health training

Clear progression opportunities

Mentorship from experienced professionals

Qualifications

• At least one year's health/social care experience.
• Strong interest in mental health.
• Willingness to work flexibly across a 24/7 service.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one therapeutic support to patients with complex mental health needs.
• Work alongside mental health professionals to deliver person-centered care.
• Participate in ongoing professional development with mental health experts.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Patience

Job description

Your Mental Health Passion + Our Bespoke Training = Transformative Patient Care

Are you passionate about mental health? Whether you have professional experience, lived experience, or simply a genuine interest in supporting people through mental health challenges, we want to hear from you.

The Role

Join our specialist Enhanced Care Team providing one-to-one therapeutic support to patients with complex mental health needs, dementia, delirium, and learning disabilities. You'll work alongside NELFT mental health professionals, delivering person-centred care that truly makes a difference.

Why This Opportunity is Special

• Mental Health Act and Mental Capacity Act certification
• Advanced de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques
• Therapeutic communication and engagement strategies
• Specialist dementia and delirium care approaches
• Ongoing professional development with mental health experts

We're Particularly Interested in Candidates Who:

• Have a background or strong interest in mental health
• Bring empathy, patience, and excellent communication skills
• Have at least one year's health/social care experience
• Want to develop specialist skills through comprehensive training
• Can work flexibly across our 24/7 service

What You'll Gain

• Expert-led mental health training from day one
• Clear progression into specialist mental health roles
• Mentorship from experienced Enhanced Care Coordinators
• The chance to shape innovative mental health services
• A rewarding career where every day you'll make a real difference

At Barts Health, we don't just want your existing skills - we want to develop your potential. Our WeCare values mean we're committed to nurturing your interest in mental health into genuine expertise.

Ready to Begin Your Enhanced Care Journey?

If you're drawn to mental health care and want to work somewhere that will develop your passion into professional excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

PLEASE NOTE WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for those on a Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please click on the link to check your eligibility before applying for this post - Impacts of the changes to the UK immigration policy | NHS Employers

As indicated in the advert text, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Please confirm if you will require sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.

As part of the recruitment process for this post, candidates will be required to complete an online literacy and numeracy test and only if they pass will they be invited to a formal interview.

We are dedicated to being an outstanding place to work and will work with you to get the best experience. We know flexible working is not a one size fits all and will mean something different to everyone. We are inclusive, so if you are interested in flexible working, please speak to the recruiting manager.

This advert closes on Monday 22 Dec 2025