Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

4028 - HCSW Pastoral Support Worker

The closing date is 09 October 2025

Job summary

Interview Date: 28th October 2025

The Workforce Development and Student Support Team provide a range of learning opportunities for all staff at Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The department promotes the concepts of lifelong and inter-professional learning for all staff.

We seek an enthusiastic and dedicated person to support Health Care Support Workers with Care Certificate training and completion, provide pastoral support to new to care clinical staff and promote the HCSW and HCA role as a career pathway for people within the local area.

Main duties of the job

Working closely with the Workforce Development and Student Support Team, to enhance the pastoral support given to Healthcare Support Workers, with a focus on retention, resilience building and person-centred care. The post holder will be a key member of the Workforce Development and Student Support Team, working along all aspects of the care pathway with relevant nursing colleagues to enhance HCSW knowledge, skills and expertise.

The post holder will have had experience of the Healthcare support worker role, be self-motivated and have the enthusiasm and commitment to form effective and mutually supportive work partnerships. This will start at the recruitment process, through the care certificate and into clinical practice.

The post holder will be an inspirational role model, reflecting the Trust core values and work in close co-operation with all members of the Multi-disciplinary team.

About us

We reserve the right to close positions early

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work

We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone

We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities

There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation

Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction

Date posted

29 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year pro/rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9163-4028E-09-25

Job locations

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description forHCSW Pastoral Support Worker

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Description forHCSW Pastoral Support Worker

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Supporting Documents

Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please describe how you contribute to a well-functioning team.

Qualifications

Essential

Completion of the Care Certificate either in a social care or hospital setting
Evidence of a vocational qualification at Level 3 or above and extensive experience to diploma level or equivalent experience working as a HCSW within a health care environment

Desirable

Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience

Essential

Evidence of extensive experience as a Healthcare support worker within a hospital or community environment
Experience of working within a team

Desirable

Recognised teaching qualification and/or extensive evidence of supporting learners in practice
Experience of supporting new staff through induction and completion of the Care Certificate

Knowledge & Awareness

Essential

Knowledge of Care Certificate and standards of care

Desirable

Experience in teaching skills and/or knowledge to a diverse range of adults including students, service users, carers or relatives

Personal Attributes

Essential

Enthusiastic, motivated individual who can support and encourage others

Desirable

Influencing and negotiation skills.

Person Specification

Trust Values

Essential

In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
In around 100 words please describe how you contribute to a well-functioning team.

Qualifications

Essential

Completion of the Care Certificate either in a social care or hospital setting
Evidence of a vocational qualification at Level 3 or above and extensive experience to diploma level or equivalent experience working as a HCSW within a health care environment

Desirable

Evidence of continuing professional development

Experience

Essential

Evidence of extensive experience as a Healthcare support worker within a hospital or community environment
Experience of working within a team

Desirable

Recognised teaching qualification and/or extensive evidence of supporting learners in practice
Experience of supporting new staff through induction and completion of the Care Certificate

Knowledge & Awareness

Essential

Knowledge of Care Certificate and standards of care

Desirable

Experience in teaching skills and/or knowledge to a diverse range of adults including students, service users, carers or relatives

Personal Attributes

Essential

Enthusiastic, motivated individual who can support and encourage others

Desirable

Influencing and negotiation skills.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Pogmoor Road

Barnsley

South Yorkshire

S75 2EP

Employer's website

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