# Weekend Support Worker - Bank > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Barchester Healthcare. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/weekend-support-worker-bank/d24052d0-ad91-456f-890f-b0c394c0dfec - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/weekend-support-worker-bank/d24052d0-ad91-456f-890f-b0c394c0dfec.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barchester Healthcare - **Town:** Bristol - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Salary:** Depends on experience - **Contract type:** Bank - **Employment type:** Flexible working - **Closing date:** 2026-09-06T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-08T14:25:59.000Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0177-26-7416?employerCode=E0177 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1524781046&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier ## Job Content ### Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE This is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. 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. 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 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 ### Main duties of the job This position is for a Weekend Support Worker - Bank at Barchester Healthcare located in Hull. The role is a casual, part-time position offering flexible working hours. The primary responsibility is to support patients at a Barchester independent mental health hospital. The employee will be part of a multidisciplinary team, helping patients with complex and challenging behaviors. The goal is to make a significant difference in the patients' lives, supporting them with dignity and respect, and facilitating as independent living as possible. Qualities required for the position include warmth, resilience, genuine interest in patients, positive attitude, and excellent communication skills. No prior experience is necessary as full training will be provided. There are also opportunities for continuous learning and professional development. The working hours are flexible and will vary as the role is for providing cover when needed such as during other staffs annual or sick leave. The pay rate is up to £14.80 per hour. ### About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading healthcare provider in the UK, recognized for offering high-quality care to those they serve. The organization operates independent mental health hospitals, among other facilities, and prioritizes the creation of a safe and supportive environment for patients. Barchester Healthcare values the growth and development of its employees, providing lots of opportunities for learning and skill improvement. They emphasize the importance of a collaborative and friendly team that maintains close ties to the local community. Barchester Healthcare seeks individuals who are not only skilled but also compassionate and dedicated to providing top-notch care, ensuring patients are treated with utmost respect and dignity. The organization supports its workforce with competitive compensation and encourages flexibility in the roles it offers, especially in positions like the Bank Support Worker role which is designed to provide coverage as needed, offering a valuable service to both staff and patients alike. ### Details - Date posted: 08 July 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: Depending on experience Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage. - Contract: Bank - Working pattern: Flexible working - Reference number: 1524781046 - Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Hull, HU9 2BH, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities ABOUT THE ROLEThis is a casual, part-time role offering flexible working. 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. 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. 2220 ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - No previous experience is required. Candidates should be naturally warm-hearted and resilient with a genuine interest in the lives of patients. A positive attitude and excellent communication skills are essential. 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