• Job Description

  Req#: C9425-25-0412?language=en&page=86&sort=publicationDateDesc

  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:

  • GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade A-C) or Level 2 Functional Skills

  • Experience working in a multidisciplinary team

  • 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.

  Details

  Date posted

  26 August 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 3

  Salary

  £24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time

  Reference number

  425-25-7366637

  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.

  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.

  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)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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