Healthcare Support Worker - Bristol Children's in Bristol inBristol PUBLISHED FRI 24 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

Healthcare Support Worker - Bristol Children's Job details Posting date: 24 October 2025 Salary: Not specified Additional salary information: £24,625 - £25,674 pa pro rata Hours: Part time Closing date: 23 November 2025 Location: Bristol, BS2 8BJ Company: University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust Job type: Permanent Job reference: 7575193/387-HCSW-NOV-Childrens Apply for this job 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! Our Children's services include the Bristol Royal Hospital for Children and our Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at St Michael's Hospital are excited to offer opportunities for Band 3 Senior Health Care Support Workers 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. As a Band 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker, 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 in our Tertiary Children’s services. Assessment centre date will be held on Wednesday the 26th of November. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Supporting the clinical team with observations and treatments. · Assisting with personal care and ensuring the well-being of patients. · Providing emotional and practical support to children, young people and their families. · Helping maintain a safe, clean and supportive environment. · 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 13,000 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: We are looking for individuals who are eager to learn, have excellent communication skills, and a positive, can-do attitude. To be shortlisted for this role, you must clearly demonstrate on your application the following: · Maths qualification at GCSE A*-C / 4-9 or Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent. · English qualification at GCSE A*-C / 4-9 or Functional Skills Level 2 or equivalent. · Level 3 qualification (or higher) in any subject. · Acute caring experience in an acute healthcare or social care setting. · Experience or a passion for working with children and young people. If you do not have previous acute care experience, we offer a 12-week Band 2 to Band 3 Trainee Programme. This programme will equip you with the necessary skills and experience to successfully transition into the Band 3 role. Please indicate on your application if you are interested in this programme You will need to provide evidence of your educational qualification before your invitation to interview is confirmed. What We Offer: · Comprehensive training and development opportunities to enhance your career. · A supportive team environment where your contributions are valued. · Opportunities to work in a state-of-the-art children's hospital with a wide range of specialities. · Access to excellent NHS benefits, including a pension scheme and discounts on travel and shopping. · Generous holiday entitlement starting 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! This advert closes on Sunday 2 Nov 2025 Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Disability Confident About Disability Confident A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident .