Health Care Support Worker - Specialist Children's Services

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Health Care Support Worker (Band 3) to join our Inpatient Mental Health Nursing team. As an integral member of the multidisciplinary team, you will support the delivery of safe, effective, person centred care to adults and older adults receiving inpatient mental health services. Working alongside nurses, patients, carers and partner agencies, you will contribute to recovery focused care plans, promote mental and physical wellbeing, and support individuals throughout their inpatient journey. The role requires you to work both independently and as part of a team, ensuring care is delivered in line with professional standards, legislation, policies and the Health Care Support Worker Code of Conduct.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS).

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Permanent Role - Part Time Hours
• Based at Stobhill Hospital
• 22.38 Hours per week with 24 Hour shift pattern rotation over 7 Days

Key responsibilities:

As a Health Care Support Worker, you will provide high quality care and support to a designated group of patients within an inpatient mental health setting. You will contribute to nursing assessments, implement agreed care plans, support risk assessment and risk management processes, and deliver therapeutic, recovery focused care that promotes mental and physical wellbeing. You will build positive relationships with patients, carers and colleagues, ensuring care is delivered with dignity, respect and compassion. The role also involves maintaining accurate records, supporting health promotion activities, contributing to a safe clinical environment, adhering to infection prevention and control standards, participating in supervision and professional development activities, and working collaboratively with a range of internal and external agencies to support patient care and safe discharge planning.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Educated to, or actively working towards, SVQ Level 3 / SCQF Level 6 or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of mental health nursing care.
• Working knowledge of mental health issues.
• Experience using digital technology, information systems, email and basic software applications.
• Evidence of effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Evidence of applying the Health Care Support Worker Standards and Code of Conduct in practice.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to follow instructions and work with limited direct supervision.

Desirable

• Completion of a health, mental health or social care programme, or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of health and social care issues that impact mental health and wellbeing.
• Experience of working within an inpatient healthcare environment.

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:
Louise Kennedy, Senior Charge Nurse, ,

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full‑time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as "various", we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

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