Job summary
We are looking for motivated and experienced individuals who have a passion for working with young people and families to join our EmeraldLodge Team as Health Care Support Workers. You will as assist registered Nurses in meeting the identified needs of children, young people and families.
Emerald Lodge is an inpatient lodge catering for young people up until the age of 13 who are experiencing mental health, emotional and behavioural difficulties. We aim to make sure that every young person can maximise their potential for learning and independence, social inclusion and to enjoy a safe, happy family life.
Main duties of the job
Our team is multi-disciplinary and comprises of medics, nurses, health care support workers, psychologists, therapists, teachers, admin and support services who are committed to continued development and providing high quality care for young people and families.
We offer assessment, collaborative care and treatment to help young people experiencing mental health difficulties including; low mood, anxiety, psychosis, eating difficulties, autistic spectrum conditions, young people who pose a risk to themselves, or where there is diagnostic uncertainty.
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
- Leaders in Children's Health
We work successfully with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and personal specification for full role details.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see job description and personal specification for full role details.
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and accurate data capture is an important part of that to ensure we are supportive and representative. Our aim is to ensure that all applicants can see themselves in the available categories on our application form, but we recognise that some of our data capture fields are not inclusive. We have flagged this with our system provider to ask for change.
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are continually reviewing our recruitment & selection process to support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you have any ideas for improvement, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or relevant clinical experience
- Health Care Support Worker Certificate- Children's and Young People's mental health in patient setting
Desirable
- Previous experience of utilising Physical Containment and De-escalation training
- Mental Health Act and Safeguarding training
- Any other relevant qualifications or training appropriate to working within Mental Health
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in Clinical Environment either hospital or social care environment
- Experience of working in patient facing environment
Desirable
- Experience of working clinically with Children
- Experience of working within a mental health setting
- Working within the NHS
- CAMHS experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of Mental health issues
- Basic IT skills witch include competency at using programmes such as MSWord and Email
- Ability to work with Children and young people and support their families
- Experience of Multi Disciplinary working
- Ability to show initiative and take on own responsibility and work independently
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Attention to detail and ability to accurately record in notes
- Relationship building and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Experience of CAMHS/social care networks
- Experience of utilising physical health monitoring skills such as BP, temperature etc
- Further knowledge of socio-economic factors that may be affecting young people today
- Experience of facilitating and planning activities within professional or voluntary setting
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Willingness to work flexibly in approach and working hours pattern
- Display non-judgemental and respectful attitude towards young people, Families and your colleagues
- Ability to accept instructions and supervision undertake delegated tasks
Desirable
- A willingness to develop within the role to improve skills and self within the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or relevant clinical experience
- Health Care Support Worker Certificate- Children's and Young People's mental health in patient setting
Desirable
- Previous experience of utilising Physical Containment and De-escalation training
- Mental Health Act and Safeguarding training
- Any other relevant qualifications or training appropriate to working within Mental Health
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in Clinical Environment either hospital or social care environment
- Experience of working in patient facing environment
Desirable
- Experience of working clinically with Children
- Experience of working within a mental health setting
- Working within the NHS
- CAMHS experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Knowledge of Mental health issues
- Basic IT skills witch include competency at using programmes such as MSWord and Email
- Ability to work with Children and young people and support their families
- Experience of Multi Disciplinary working
- Ability to show initiative and take on own responsibility and work independently
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Attention to detail and ability to accurately record in notes
- Relationship building and interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Experience of CAMHS/social care networks
- Experience of utilising physical health monitoring skills such as BP, temperature etc
- Further knowledge of socio-economic factors that may be affecting young people today
- Experience of facilitating and planning activities within professional or voluntary setting
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Willingness to work flexibly in approach and working hours pattern
- Display non-judgemental and respectful attitude towards young people, Families and your colleagues
- Ability to accept instructions and supervision undertake delegated tasks
Desirable
- A willingness to develop within the role to improve skills and self within the role
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).
