Senior Clinical Support Worker

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Sheffield is seeking a Senior Clinical Support Worker to assist in delivering patient care to children and families. This role involves providing personal care, supporting nutritional needs, and facilitating family communication. Candidates should possess GCSE A-C in English & Maths, a Vocational Award Level 2 in Health, and experience in a relevant care environment. Salary ranges from £24,465 to £26,598 annually. Flexible working hours are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Care or Health & Social Care environment.
• Committed to completing competency packages as per clinical area.
• Worked with children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Assist qualified nurses in delivering patient care.
• Support nutritional needs, including oral and tube feeding.
• Provide family support and communication.

Skills

Knowledge of Health & Safety

Ability to work with children

Basic IT skills

Education

GCSE A-C English & Maths or equivalent

Vocational Award Level 2 in Health

Vocational Award Level 3 in Health or Health & Social Care

Job description

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Clinical Support Worker

The closing date is 13 October 2025. This role will initially be offered at Band 2. Upon successful completion of competencies, it will progress to Band 3.

Please note we do not provide sponsorship for Band 2 positions.

Are you looking for a rewarding role within Health and Social Care working with children and families? Sheffield Children's are looking for compassionate and enthusiastic individuals who are looking to start or further their Health and Social Care work experience and career.

Through a structured training package you will receive both on-the-job and classroom training. We can support you to become an accomplished Band 3 Support Worker within approximately 3 months.

Want to know more? Join us for a Career and Service Discovery event on Wednesday, 5th November, where you can learn about the role, connect with current team members, and stay for an 'on-the-spot interview' if interested.

Please note, a driving licence and access to a vehicle are required, as you'll visit patients and families in community settings.

Main duties of the job

Reporting to a Senior Staff Nurse, you'll receive comprehensive training and the opportunity to gain qualifications to support your NHS career.

• Assist qualified nurses and practitioners in delivering patient care, including help with personal hygiene, wound dressing, and removal.
• Support nutritional needs, including oral and tube feeding.
• Take and report physiological observations.
• Provide family support and communication.

About us

At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. We work with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings.

We are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification. Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour, a salary of £24,570.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Criteria

• GCSE A-C English & Maths or equivalent.
• Vocational Award Level 2 in Health.
• To have or be committed to undertaking & completing a Vocational Award Level 3 in Health.
• Committed to completing competency packages as per clinical area.
• Vocational Award Level 3 in Health or Health & Social Care.

Experience

• To have experience in a Care or Health & Social Care environment within a hospital or community setting.
• Worked in a customer facing environment.
• Worked with children and young people.
• Worked within the National Health Service.

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of Health & Safety and maintaining a safe environment.
• Knowledge of Safeguarding children or young adults.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of Infection Control principles.
• Basic IT skills which include competency at using Word and email and commitment to learning advanced IT skills.
• Ability to work with children, young people, their families and carers.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.

Attributes

• Willingness to work flexibly in approach and working hours/pattern.
• Display a non-judgmental attitude towards children / families / carers / colleagues.
• Respectful attitude for individuals and co-workers.
• Ability to take part in personal development reviews.

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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust offers a salary of £24,465 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata for this permanent position.