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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.
Main duties of the job
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. Barchester offers full training and plenty of opportunities to grow and develop. A friendly, sociable team and close links to the local community are part of our workplace culture. We provide a competitive salary and one of the best rewards packages in the care sector, including free learning and development, a profit share scheme, discounts, and a Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
About us
Barchester Healthcare is a prominent company in the healthcare sector, providing top-tier care services across its range of facilities, which include independent mental health hospitals. At Barchester Healthcare, the focus is on making a substantial difference in the lives of patients, ensuring their care and support are delivered with compassion, dignity, and respect. The organisation prides itself on its dedicated and friendly teams who work closely with local communities. Barchester offers extensive training and development opportunities for employees, advocating for professional growth within the organisation. Employees benefit from a competitive salary and an impressive rewards package, which showcases Barchester's commitment to its staff's wellbeing and professional satisfaction. The organisation strives to create a welcoming and safe environment for both patients and staff, cementing its reputation as a leading provider in health and social care services.
Details
- Date posted: 11 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £13.91 an hour
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
- Reference number: 1512477984
- Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Mansfield, NG18 4XX, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
ABOUT THE ROLEAs 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 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 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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Positive attitude, excellent communication skills, willingness to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, and a genuine interest in patient care. No specific formal qualifications are required, as full training is provided.
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This advert is for Support Worker - Hospital with Barchester Healthcare in Bristol, South East, England. It is listed as a Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £13.91 an hour. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 10 Aug 2026.
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