Breast Cancer Support Worker Role with Sponsorship in Bristol: Help Patients Thrive, Apply Now

Location
Bristol, United Kingdom

Type
Full-time

Salary (£)
£27,485 to £30,162 per year

About North Bristol NHS Trust
North Bristol NHS Trust is one of the UK’s leading healthcare providers, known for combining clinical excellence with personal care. Their Breast Care Centre is a warm and fast-paced environment where staff genuinely care for one another and their patients. Here, you won’t just clock in—you’ll become part of a close team delivering meaningful, patient-centred support. With a strong focus on empowering people to understand their cancer journey, they’re offering the kind of supportive work environment where your role really counts.

Job details

Benefits

• Structured work hours that support a healthy work-life balance
• Collaborative team culture so you’re never alone in your role
• Ongoing learning and mentorship to help you build confidence
• Opportunity to shape care pathways and make decisions that matter
• UK visa sponsorship for eligible international applicants

Requirements

• GCSEs in English and Maths (Grades A* to D or equivalent)
• NVQ Level 4 or NVQ Level 3 with diploma-level training in health and social care
• Experience at Senior Healthcare Support Worker (AfC Band 3) level
• Previous work in a multi-professional care environment
• Strong communication and emotional awareness to support patients compassionately
• Organisational skills and IT literacy for managing records and admin tasks
• Confidence with risk assessment, triage, and signposting
• Ability to manage your own caseload while knowing when to ask for support

Salary Details

This role offers a Band 4 salary range of £27,485 to £30,162 per year, depending on experience.

About the Role

As a Breast Cancer Support Worker, you’ll be embedded in a compassionate care team, working alongside Cancer Nurse Specialists to guide patients through one of life’s toughest journeys. You’ll be the steady hand and friendly voice that patients and their families can rely on.

From providing face-to-face guidance to organising wellbeing events and coordinating referrals, your work will be varied and meaningful. You’ll help people access the resources they need and encourage them to take control of their care, all while ensuring their emotional wellbeing doesn’t get overlooked. This is more than a job. It’s about impactful work that gives people strength, clarity, and comfort.

If you’re seeking UK job opportunities that offer both personal connection and professional purpose—and want something that starts soon—this could be your next step.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide practical and emotional support tailored to each patient’s journey
• Complete holistic needs assessments and care plans with clarity and empathy
• Coordinate patient care as a single point of access for services
• Offer lifestyle advice and guidance on diet, wellbeing, and support pathways
• Refer patients to specialists or community resources as needed
• Document care activities for audit and continuous service improvement
• Help deliver group sessions, wellbeing courses, and educational workshops
• Collaborate closely with registered clinicians to improve patient experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Certificate of Sponsorship

North Bristol NHS Trust is licensed to issue Skilled Worker Sponsorship visas to eligible candidates who meet the role and visa criteria.

Equal Opportunity Statement

North Bristol NHS Trust welcomes people from all backgrounds and encourages applicants with varied experiences to apply. They’re committed to fair recruitment and inclusive workplaces.

Employer Details

• Company Name: North Bristol NHS Trust
• Address: Bristol, United Kingdom
• Contact: NHS Applications via trac.jobs

Reference Number
NBT-BCSW-BRS0716

How To Apply
This is your chance to make a real difference to people facing cancer. Apply now and take the first step toward a role that means something—both to you and those you’ll help.