Job summary
Permanent | Full or Part Time hours available
Make a Difference in Children's Lives - Join Our Theatres Team as a Senior Support Worker!
We're looking for a compassionate and dedicated Senior Support Worker to join our busy 24/7 Paediatric Theatre Centre, a specialist unit delivering high-quality care to children and young people locally, nationally, and internationally.
In this vital role, you'll support Registered Nurses and ODPs in providing safe, effective care in theatre. Duties include assisting with patient assessments, supporting care planning, mentoring junior staff, maintaining a safe and clean environment, managing equipment and admin tasks, and offering emotional support to patients and families.
About You:
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GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade A-C) or Level 2 Functional Skills
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Experience working in a multidisciplinary team
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Experience in a care environment
If you're a team player with a passion for paediatric care and a desire to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Join our theatres team and be part of delivering exceptional care when it matters most.
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Theatre Manager, your responsibilities will include:
- Help with patient assessments and contribute to care planning.
- Help deliver care to children in the theatre and support anaesthetised patients.
- Maintain patient safety, dignity, and confidentiality.
- Support and train junior theatre colleagues
- Manage administrative tasks, including patient records and communication with the theatre supply team.
- Ensure a clean and safe environment in the theatre and clinical areas, maintaining infection control standards.
- Order and maintain clinical supplies, working with the theatre supply team.
- Provide emotional support to patients and families in difficult situations.
- Maintain equipment, stock, and a safe clinical environment.
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, 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 scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, 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 scn-tr.recruitment.team@nhs.net. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Mathematics and English Language (grade A-C) Level 2 functional skills equivalent
Desirable
- SCH Band 2 or 3 in house competency package
- Care certificate
- Level 3 Vocational Health Diploma
Experience
Essential
- Experience of a multidisciplinary team environment
- Some knowledge and skills in a care environment
Desirable
- Worked in healthcare/social care environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of health and safety in a healthcare environment
- Knowledge of principles of infection control.
- Basic IT skills, which include competency at using word and email.
- Ability to work alongside qualified staff caring for children and young people requiring surgical procedures
- Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team delivering direct patient care
- An ability to show initiative and take on own responsibilities and accountability
- An ability to prioritise workloads and manage your own time
- An ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Knowdledge of safeguarding children and young adults
- Compliance of policies and procedures in a regulated health care provider.
- Knowledge of basic life support
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Willingness to undertake different shift patterns - mornings, lates, and nights to cover the service needs
- A non-judgemental attitude to children and their families, carers and colleagues
- Demonstrate empathy and respect to individuals and co-workers
- Ability to accept instructions, feedback, and supervision
Desirable
- Previously worked in a flexible working pattern environment
- Compliance of policies and procedures in reference to equality and diversity
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Mathematics and English Language (grade A-C) Level 2 functional skills equivalent
Desirable
- SCH Band 2 or 3 in house competency package
- Care certificate
- Level 3 Vocational Health Diploma
Experience
Essential
- Experience of a multidisciplinary team environment
- Some knowledge and skills in a care environment
Desirable
- Worked in healthcare/social care environment
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of health and safety in a healthcare environment
- Knowledge of principles of infection control.
- Basic IT skills, which include competency at using word and email.
- Ability to work alongside qualified staff caring for children and young people requiring surgical procedures
- Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team delivering direct patient care
- An ability to show initiative and take on own responsibilities and accountability
- An ability to prioritise workloads and manage your own time
- An ability to work under pressure
Desirable
- Knowdledge of safeguarding children and young adults
- Compliance of policies and procedures in a regulated health care provider.
- Knowledge of basic life support
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Willingness to undertake different shift patterns - mornings, lates, and nights to cover the service needs
- A non-judgemental attitude to children and their families, carers and colleagues
- Demonstrate empathy and respect to individuals and co-workers
- Ability to accept instructions, feedback, and supervision
Desirable
- Previously worked in a flexible working pattern environment
- Compliance of policies and procedures in reference to equality and diversity
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.
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).
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.
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).
