Senior Healthcare Support Worker - Bristol Childrens
| Posting date: | 30 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,937 - £26,598 pa pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 29 August 2025 |
| Location: | Bristol, BS2 8BJ |
| Company: | University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7384623/387-SHCSW-Aug-GW-Childrens |
Summary
A Vacancy at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.
Are You Passionate About Making a Difference in the Lives of Children and Young People?
Do you have a compassionate nature and a genuine desire to help others? Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can develop your skills and progress in your career? If the answer is yes, then we want to hear from you!
The Bristol Royal Hospital for Childrenis excited to offer opportunities forBand 3 Senior Health Care Support Workers(SHCSW)to join our dedicated and caring team. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are passionate about providing exceptional care to children and young people.
Please note, this role does not currently meet the salary requirement for certificate of sponsorship. From the 9th April 2025, the minimum salary required for a Skilled Worker visa became £25,000 per year. While this role may be offered at a higher point on the pay scale depending on relevant NHS experience, most new starters are appointed at the bottom of the band, which does not meet the new salary threshold.
As a Band 3 SHCSW, you will play a crucial role in supporting children and young people with their healthcare needs. You will work alongside a multi-disciplinary team of nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals, delivering high-quality care. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
• Assisting with personal care and ensuring the well-being of patients.
• Supporting the clinical team with observations and treatments.
• Providing emotional and practical support to children, young people and their families.
• Helping maintain a safe, clean, and supportive environment for patients.
• Working closely with other healthcare professionals in a team
This role is ideal for someone who is caring, compassionate and eager to make a positive impact on the lives of young patients.
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 15,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
Key Requirements to Apply:
To be shortlisted for this role, you must demonstrate on your application the following:
• Maths qualificationat GCSE A*-C / 4-9 or Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent
• English qualificationat GCSE A*-C / 4-9 or Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent
• Level 3 qualification (or higher)in any subject
• Experience working with children and young people.
• Caring experiencein an acute (hospital) environment.
We are looking for individuals who are eager to learn, have excellent communication skills, and a positive, can-do attitude.
What We Offer:
• Comprehensive trainingand development opportunities to enhance your career.
• A supportiveteam environmentwhere your contributions are valued.
• Opportunities to work in a state-of-the-artchildren's hospitalwith a wide range of specialities.
• Access to excellentNHS benefits, including a pension scheme and discounts on travel and shopping.
• Generousholiday entitlementstarting at 27 days per year, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff).
All shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an in-person assessment centre, where you will have the opportunity to showcase your skills and meet the team.
If you are passionate about providing high-quality care to children and young people and meet the requirements outlined above, we encourage you to apply!
Join us in making a difference in children's lives every day!
For further details / informal visits contact:
W&Crecruitment@uhbw.nhs.uk
This advert closes on Sunday 10 Aug 2025
Are You Passionate About Making a Difference in the Lives of Children and Young People?
Do you have a compassionate nature and a genuine desire to help others? Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can develop your skills and progress in your career? If the answer is yes, then we want to hear from you!
The Bristol Royal Hospital for Childrenis excited to offer opportunities forBand 3 Senior Health Care Support Workers(SHCSW)to join our dedicated and caring team. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are passionate about providing exceptional care to children and young people.
Please note, this role does not currently meet the salary requirement for certificate of sponsorship. From the 9th April 2025, the minimum salary required for a Skilled Worker visa became £25,000 per year. While this role may be offered at a higher point on the pay scale depending on relevant NHS experience, most new starters are appointed at the bottom of the band, which does not meet the new salary threshold.
As a Band 3 SHCSW, you will play a crucial role in supporting children and young people with their healthcare needs. You will work alongside a multi-disciplinary team of nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals, delivering high-quality care. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
• Assisting with personal care and ensuring the well-being of patients.
• Supporting the clinical team with observations and treatments.
• Providing emotional and practical support to children, young people and their families.
• Helping maintain a safe, clean, and supportive environment for patients.
• Working closely with other healthcare professionals in a team
This role is ideal for someone who is caring, compassionate and eager to make a positive impact on the lives of young patients.
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 15,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.
Key Requirements to Apply:
To be shortlisted for this role, you must demonstrate on your application the following:
• Maths qualificationat GCSE A*-C / 4-9 or Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent
• English qualificationat GCSE A*-C / 4-9 or Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent
• Level 3 qualification (or higher)in any subject
• Experience working with children and young people.
• Caring experiencein an acute (hospital) environment.
We are looking for individuals who are eager to learn, have excellent communication skills, and a positive, can-do attitude.
What We Offer:
• Comprehensive trainingand development opportunities to enhance your career.
• A supportiveteam environmentwhere your contributions are valued.
• Opportunities to work in a state-of-the-artchildren's hospitalwith a wide range of specialities.
• Access to excellentNHS benefits, including a pension scheme and discounts on travel and shopping.
• Generousholiday entitlementstarting at 27 days per year, plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time staff).
All shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an in-person assessment centre, where you will have the opportunity to showcase your skills and meet the team.
If you are passionate about providing high-quality care to children and young people and meet the requirements outlined above, we encourage you to apply!
Join us in making a difference in children's lives every day!
For further details / informal visits contact:
W&Crecruitment@uhbw.nhs.uk
This advert closes on Sunday 10 Aug 2025
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