About this role
Job summary
Closing Date: 13.08.2026
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 14.08.2026
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 24.08.2026
Children's Complex Health Care Support Worker (Community) Do you have a background in caring for children with complex health needs? Would you like to work in a varied community role with lots of learning opportunities? Do you have a car and a current full UK/ EU driving Licence? (Essential) If you have answered yes to all of these questions this exciting opportunity could be for you. The Children's Continuing care team is a service within Bradford, supporting families with children who have complex health needs. The service allows families some much needed respite time. We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Children's Complex Health Care Support Worker to join our friendly team.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be part of the Children's Continuing Care Service within the Children's Community Nursing Team, working in children's own homes & education settings.
They will offer respite care to children with complex health needs/ additional needs and/or life limiting conditions. Some children will be dependent on a ventilator; have a tracheostomy; an unstable airway/unstable condition; have complex seizures; are oxygen dependent; enterally fed (e.g gastrostomy/nasogastric tube); or may have a terminal illness.
Working without direct supervision and undertaking interventions for which they are deemed competent, they will be responsible for implementing and maintaining high standards of health care, as planned and directed by registered nursing staff. They will also be responsible for providing social interaction and play activities.
The service is required over a 24 hour period across Bradford and Airedale District: therefore, flexible working is an essential part of this role. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is also essential.
It is expected that the post holder will cover the needs of the 24 hour service, over 365 days a year. This includes shift work, nights, weekends & bank holidays.
They may be required to work within the wider Children's Community Nursing Service, supporting nurses on home visits, and supporting the Children's Wards to meet the demands of the service within the Trust.
About us
There will be many opportunities for development and an expectation to take on new challenges. An extensive training and development package will be provided to ensure you are both competent and confident in supporting children within their own home environment.
The successful applicant will have a positive attitude towards their work and be well subscribed to the Bradford Teaching Hospitals corporate trust values.
A minimum of NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) is essential, ideally 'L3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship/NVQ Level 3'
Job description Job responsibilities
Please note - A current full UK/ EU driving licence and access to a vehicle is to carry out duties at multiple sites is essential.
For more information on this exciting opportunity, please contact Clare Moore (Team Leader) by email: [email protected]
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of working with children/ young people Experience with working with people with complex health needs
Desirable
Experience of working in a hospital / health setting Experience of working in partnership with parents and carers
Knowledge Essential
Awareness of Child Protection issues/safeguarding Understanding of equality & diversity issues within the Bradford & Airedale district
Desirable
Awareness of Child Protection
Qualifications Essential
NVQ L3/L3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship (or equivalent)
Desirable
Care Certificate ( commitment to complete within the trust if not already a recipient is Essential) Maths/English GCSE grade C or above or equivalent ( Key Skills Level 2 or Functional skills level 2)
Skills Essential
To be self-motivated with excellent interpersonal and communication skills Able to work as a team member Organised approach to work which supports working unsupervised Ability to communicate clearly in English both verbally and in writing at a high level
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Bradford Teaching Hospitals
Bradford
BD9 6RJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)