Support Worker - Hospital

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Billingham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Billingham is looking for a compassionate Support Worker to assist patients in a mental health hospital. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to support patients, ensuring dignity and respect in their care. No prior experience required, as full training is provided and career development opportunities are available. This role offers a competitive rewards package, including free development, profit share, and other benefits.

Benefits

Free learning and development

Profit share scheme

Holiday, retail and leisure discounts

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in the lives of patients.
• Warm-hearted and resilient demeanor.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with complex and challenging behaviors.
• Create a safe environment for independent living.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

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.