Main area Paediatric Mental Health Support Worker - Band 3
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 per week (Full time/Part time, discuss at interview)
Site: Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, Town Bristol
Salary: £24,625 – £25,674 per annum (pro rata)
Job Overview
Do you enjoy working with children and young people? Are you interested in children’s and young people’s mental health? If so, this position may be for you. Bristol Royal Hospital for Children (BRHC) seeks Band 3 Children’s Mental Health Support Workers to provide compassionate care, assessment and engagement with children, young people and their families who are admitted to BRHC with mental health needs.
Full or part‑time vacancies are available. Shifts include day, night, weekend and bank holidays to ensure full coverage. The role supports team, supervision and guidance, and offers a challenging yet rewarding environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide care, compassion, assessment and engagement with children and young people in a mental health setting.
* Support families with the wellbeing needs of their child or young person.
* Implement and monitor care plans, and record clinical activity accurately.
* Work safely and effectively across the hospital, rotating between wards/units as required.
* Participate in staff meetings, debriefings and reflective practice sessions.
* Attend training and maintain professional competence in mental health nursing.
Person Specification
* Supportive, respectful, and compassionate towards children and young people.
* Effective communication skills – verbal and written.
* Team player with the ability to work well in multidisciplinary teams.
* Flexible and adaptable to shift changes and cross‑ward coverage.
* Good reflective ability and understanding of best practice in care.
* Ability to keep accurate and timely documentation.
* Proactive approach to personal wellbeing and seeking help where needed.
Qualifications & Training
* GCSE A*‑C (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics, or Level 2 Adult Literacy and Numeracy.
* NQ/Level 3 qualification in Health or Social Care relevant to mental health, or equivalent.
* Functional skills Level 2 in English and Mathematics acceptable.
* Experience in an acute hospital or mental health setting preferred.
* Experience or passion for working with children and young people.
Work Hours & Schedule
Shift pattern includes day, night, weekend and bank holiday to ensure full service coverage. Applicants with no previous acute experience may be eligible for a 12‑week Trainee Programme.
Closing Date
05/01/2026 23:59
Equal Opportunities
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates as they are under‑represented within the Trust.
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