Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Support Worker (Safeguarding Unit)

The closing date is 08 April 2026

Job summary

Internal | Part Time 30 hours considered

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, motivated, and compassionate individual to join our Safeguarding Support Unit. We are looking for someone who is committed to delivering high-quality care and supporting vulnerable children, young people, and their families.

About the Role

This role provides essential support to theSouth Yorkshire SARC (Sexual Assault Referral Centre).

As part of the SARC team, you will be required to participate in the out-of-hours/on-call rota, covering the forensic SARC service 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year alongside our team of Health Care Support Workers and Crisis Workers.

Interested applicants are encouraged to gain an insight into the nature of SARC work and understand what a medical examination for child sexual abuse concerns involves by visiting the Centre of Expertise on Child Sexual Abuse and viewing the educational video they have developed-Centre of Expertise on Child Sexual Abuse

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the SSU/SARC Nurse Manager, some of your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing clerical and administrative support
  • Carry out a range of individualised clinical care duties delegated by qualified nurses, medical staff, or other members of the multidisciplinary team.
  • Support children, young people, and their families throughout their care journey.
  • Managing stock and maintaining supplies
  • Cleaning, caring for, and monitoring specialist equipment
  • Supporting the delivery of high-quality, family-centred care
  • Working closely with parents, carers, and the multi-disciplinary team

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 this year, 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.

Details

Date posted

01 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

425-26-7841208

Job locations

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Western Bank

Sheffield

S10 2TH


Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.

*** This role has been assigned the occupation code 6131 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web address https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes

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.

*** This role has been assigned the occupation code 6131 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web address https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes

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/Training

Essential

  • GCSE A-C English or Level 2 equivalent
  • GCSE A-C Maths or Level 2 equivalent.
  • Vocational Award Level 2 in Health
  • To have or be committed to undertaking & completing a Vocational Award Level 3 in Health

Desirable

  • Training and demonstrable competency in nursing observations e.g. temperature, weight and height monitoring, urinalysis, pulse oximetry and dinamaps.

Experience

Essential

  • To have experience in a Care or Health & Social Care environment within a hospital or community setting
  • Worked in a customer facing environment
  • Worked with children and young people

Desirable

  • Worked within the National Health Service
  • Worked within a SARC
  • Worked with children and young people who have experienced trauma

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Knowledge of Health & Safety and maintaining a safe environment
  • Knowledge of Safeguarding children or young adults
  • Ability to demonstrate knowledge of Infection Control principles
  • IT skills which include competency at using Microsoft Word and email and inputting data
  • Ability to work with children, young people, their families and carers
  • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
  • Ability to show initiative and take on own responsibility and accountability and work independently Ability to prioritise workload and own time Ability to deal with conflicting and difficult situations
  • Ability to prioritise workload and own time
  • Ability to respond to unpredictable care events e.g. emergency situations.

Desirable

  • Compliance of Policies and Procedures in a regulated Health Care Provider
  • Be competent in taking blood venously and capillary or working towards this. You will have further training in this area.
  • Advanced IT skills ie Level 2 IT qualification
  • Current Food hygiene certificate
  • Previously worked in a Health / Social Care multidisciplinary team setting and contributed in team meetings

Attributes

Essential

  • Willingness to work flexibly in approach and working hours/pattern
  • Display a non-judgmental attitude towards children / families / carers / colleagues
  • Respectful attitude for individuals and co-workers
  • Commitment to personal development
  • Ability to accept instructions & supervision and undertake delegated tasks

Desirable

  • Previously worked in a flexible working pattern environment
  • Compliance of Policies and Procedures in reference to Equality and Diversity
Person Specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential

  • GCSE A-C English or Level 2 equivalent
  • GCSE A-C Maths or Level 2 equivalent.
  • Vocational Award Level 2 in Health
  • To have or be committed to undertaking & completing a Vocational Award Level 3 in Health

Desirable

  • Training and demonstrable competency in nursing observations e.g. temperature, weight and height monitoring, urinalysis, pulse oximetry and dinamaps.

Experience

Essential

  • To have experience in a Care or Health & Social Care environment within a hospital or community setting
  • Worked in a customer facing environment
  • Worked with children and young people

Desirable

  • Worked within the National Health Service
  • Worked within a SARC
  • Worked with children and young people who have experienced trauma

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Knowledge of Health & Safety and maintaining a safe environment
  • Knowledge of Safeguarding children or young adults
  • Ability to demonstrate knowledge of Infection Control principles
  • IT skills which include competency at using Microsoft Word and email and inputting data
  • Ability to work with children, young people, their families and carers
  • Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
  • Ability to show initiative and take on own responsibility and accountability and work independently Ability to prioritise workload and own time Ability to deal with conflicting and difficult situations
  • Ability to prioritise workload and own time
  • Ability to respond to unpredictable care events e.g. emergency situations.

Desirable

  • Compliance of Policies and Procedures in a regulated Health Care Provider
  • Be competent in taking blood venously and capillary or working towards this. You will have further training in this area.
  • Advanced IT skills ie Level 2 IT qualification
  • Current Food hygiene certificate
  • Previously worked in a Health / Social Care multidisciplinary team setting and contributed in team meetings

Attributes

Essential

  • Willingness to work flexibly in approach and working hours/pattern
  • Display a non-judgmental attitude towards children / families / carers / colleagues
  • Respectful attitude for individuals and co-workers
  • Commitment to personal development
  • Ability to accept instructions & supervision and undertake delegated tasks

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Western Bank

Sheffield

S10 2TH


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Western Bank

Sheffield

S10 2TH


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

SSU/SARC Manager

Clare Beecher

clare.beecher1@nhs.net

01143053576

Details

Date posted

01 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

425-26-7841208

Job locations

Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Western Bank

Sheffield

S10 2TH


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