Job Overview
This role is internal only for employees of the BSW group only (RUH Bath, SFT Salisbury, GWH Swindon).
Please note: We are unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role. To apply, you must already have an alternative right to work in the UK and will be required to provide accurate information about your current right to work status as part of the recruitment process.
We have an exciting opportunity for a compassionate and motivated Mobility Support Worker to join our dedicated team within the Older People’s Unit.
Main duties of the job
In this rewarding role, you’ll work closely with our patients, supporting their mobility, independence, and confidence during their hospital stay. Your contribution will play a vital part in enhancing patients’ experience and supporting their longer‑term recovery, helping them regain strength and maintain dignity.
You’ll be joining a caring, supportive team who are passionate about making a real difference to the lives of older people every day.
The primary purpose of this role is to support and promote mobility and active daily routines for patients on the ward, tailored to each individual’s abilities and usual level of activity.
Maintaining movement during a hospital stay is vital—particularly for older people. Prolonged bed rest can significantly increase the risk of deconditioning, loss of independence, and complications such as chest infections, pressure damage, and blood clots. In this role, you’ll play a key part in helping patients stay active, safe, and supported, contributing directly to their recovery and overall wellbeing.
At the RUH we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person‑centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well‑established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person specification
Training and qualification
Essential criteria
- In possession or undertaking the Level 3 NVQ or Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Health and Social Care Award.
- Completion of Care Certificate.
Knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- Understands and committed to a caring approach to patients & relatives.
- Confident with use of mobility aids –WZF/walking sticks, sara stedy, gutter frames and hoists.
- Clear knowledge of controls of hospital bed and how to utilise to aid transfer out of bed. (put mattress on firm setting, effective use of bed controls and bed rail, education on appropriate seating and pressure relief)
Please note - Due to recent changes in UK immigration and visa rules applicants who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be considered unless an alternative right to work solution can be provided. Candidates requiring sponsorship (or will need sponsorship at the end of a current visa e.g. those with graduate visa's) should review the eligibility criteria on the gov.uk website before applying: Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
This vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications. We strongly encourage you to complete and submit your application in good time to ensure it can be considered.
Documents to download
- Job description (PDF, 328.6KB)
- Join the RUH (PDF, 1.3MB)
Further details / informal visits contact
Name: Laura Aro. Job title: OPU OT Team Lead. Email address: [email protected].
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