Mental Health Care Support Worker

Job summary

Are you looking for a meaningful role within Health and Social Care?

At Sheffield Children’s, we’re looking for compassionate individuals to join our team and deliver meaningful support to children, young people and their families. Your work will directly enhance their well-being, helping them navigate challenges and achieve brighter futures.

The Becton Centre is a specialist facility caring for young people up to 18 with complex mental health needs, offering care across three lodges:

• Emerald Lodge (ages 8-13): A nurturing space for younger children
• Sapphire Lodge (ages 13-18): Focused on teenagers navigating mental health needs
• Ruby Lodge (ages 8-18): Dedicated to young people with learning disabilities

Recruitment Event – Tuesday 17th December

• Apply: Submit an application form, and if selected, you’ll be invited to attend
• Discover: Learn about the role and hear insights and ask questions of current Support Workers
• Interview: If you are still interested after the discovery, you can interview at the event

Start your journey today–apply now to make a difference with your skills and compassion.

Main duties of the job

What you’ll do

• Provide empathetic care to those who may be distressed or unable to express their needs.
• Support children and young people with daily activities, routine care, and therapeutic needs.
• Deliver tailored care plans under the guidance of a registered nurse, contributing to assessments and treatments.
• Work with a diverse team to support patients and their families.
• Create a safe, respectful environment, advocating for a positive patient experience.
• Perform essential tasks such as observations, meal support, and record-keeping.
• Develop skills in de-escalation and safe management of challenging situations

About us

At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:

1. Outstanding Patient Care
2. Brilliant Place to work
3. Leaders in Children’s Health

We work with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.

As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children’s health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.

Sheffield Children’s provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts–helping you succeed at work and beyond.

Date posted

26 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

425-24-6826438

Job locations

The Becton Centre For Children and Young People

Sevenaires Road

Sheffield

S20 1NZ

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the attached job description and person specification.

Please note that Sheffield Children’s uplift pay to match the Real Living Wage, which is currently £12.60 per hour.

Diversity Statement

At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.

Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.

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Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in healthcare or relevant clinical experience
• Health Care Support Worker Certificate
• Commitment to completing physical containment/de-escalation training

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in patient facing environment
• Previous experience working in a Children and Young People’s mental health and/or learning disability clinical environment
• Experience of performing tasks such as observations, meal support and record-keeping

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Working knowledge supporting and communicating with patients with mental health issues and/or Learning Disability issues

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Becton Centre For Children and Young People

Sevenaires Road

Sheffield

S20 1NZ

Employer’s website

https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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