Job summary
As a Bank 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, striving to create a safe environment in which patients can live as independently as possible.
Main duties of the job
The role involves supporting patients with complex and sometimes challenging behaviours, ensuring they are treated with dignity and respect. You'll need to have a genuine interest in the lives of our patients, excellent communication skills, and a positive attitude. Full training and opportunities for growth and development are provided.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK's leading independent healthcare providers, operating a network of care homes and independent mental health hospitals. They are committed to providing high-quality care and support for their patients and residents.
Details
Date posted
09 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12.71 an hour
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Hull
HU7 4FG
Job description
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Bank 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 YOUTo 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 PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.
As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Bank 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 YOUTo 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 PACKAGEAs well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK's leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.
As this is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave, the hours and days you work will vary.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* No specific qualifications are required, as full training will be provided. A warm-hearted, resilient personality and a genuine interest in the lives of the patients are more important.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* No specific qualifications are required, as full training will be provided. A warm-hearted, resilient personality and a genuine interest in the lives of the patients are more important.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Hull
HU7 4FG
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Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Hull
HU7 4FG
Employer's website
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