# Support Worker - Hospital > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Barchester Healthcare. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/support-worker-hospital/a31d4c13-120d-4a88-b85b-d05b3c787064 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/support-worker-hospital/a31d4c13-120d-4a88-b85b-d05b3c787064.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barchester Healthcare - **Town:** Bristol - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Salary:** £13.21 an hour - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time, Part-time - **Closing date:** 2026-09-15T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-17T21:02:47.764Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0177-26-7730?employerCode=E0177 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1527809024&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier ## Job Content ### Job summary £13.21 per hour 42 hours per week 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. ### 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. 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. ### About us Barchester Healthcare is one of the largest independent healthcare providers in the UK, renowned for offering high-quality care and a broad spectrum of services to individuals requiring medical attention. The organisation runs a number of care homes and hospitals across the country, where it delivers personalized care for each individual. Barchester prides itself on employing a dedicated and professional team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of those they care for. With a strong commitment to employee development and a focus on maintaining a supportive and rewarding working environment, Barchester Healthcare is a trusted name in the care sector. The organisation places a high emphasis on dignity, respect, and personal well-being, ensuring that each patient receives the care they need in a welcoming environment. ### Details - Date posted: 17 July 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £13.21 an hour - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time - Reference number: 1527809024 - Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Hull, HU7 4FG, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities £13.21 per hour 42 hours per week 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** - No prior experience required as training is provided. Positive attitude and excellent communication skills required. ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.