Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Clinical Health Care Support Worker to join our amazing team in the Children's Ward. We are expanding our existing team, and looking for a Clinical Health Care Support Worker with an interest in mental health. For children and young people. This is a brand new role for the Children’s ward.

Are you motivated and enjoy the challenges of helping to look after children and young people attending the ward? Do you have an interest in mental health for children and young people? Do you want to be part of a proactive and dedicated ward team? Do you want to develop your skills in both ward work and share your interest in mental health on the Children's Ward? If you answer yes, then this could be the job for you. We work mixed shift pattern on the Children’s Ward early, late, long days, nights, and weekends.

The successful candidate will be supported to develop their skills and knowledge within the clinical setting and supported within the QCF (Qualifications and Credit Framework). The Children's Ward fully supports all of our nursing staff in their career development and you will have the opportunity to be considered for the SNA (Student Nursing Associate).

Main duties of the job

The Mental Health Support Worker is a key member of the direct care team who is additionally skilled in communication and therapeutic engagement with young people who have difficulties directly communicating their care needs.

The Mental Health Support Worker is responsible for providing care and therapeutic support to patients and their families in conjunction with the Registered Nurse and directed by members of the wider multidisciplinary network, including Mental Health Practitioners from within the Paediatric Liaison Service.

When you join the team you will have an individualised induction programme for you. Our new members are encourage and supported to become confident and competent in your role.

The ideal candidate for the role will have experience as a health care support worker in a Health or Social Care Setting, have experience of working with Children and Young People. Have a passion and interest in mental health, be enthusiasm about caring for others without discrimination.

Have effective communication skills, be flexible and adaptable to change. Be able to work nights, weekends and long days. In return for your hard work you will receive the following benefits: Dedicated ongoing training to develop your skills and integrated into a team who with commitment support children & young people with mental health needs.

Working for our organisation

At the RUH we put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are proud to be in the top 20 best hospitals to work for in the country. 

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.