About this role
Job summary
ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN MENTAL HEALTH CARE?
WE'RE LOOKING FOR DEDICATED BAND 2 HEALTH CARE SUPPORT WORKERS TO JOIN US ON A FULL TIME, PERMANENT BASIS!
We are seeking caring and motivated individuals to join our Adult Mental Health Acute & Specialist Care Service as Health Care Support Workers. You will work under the supervision of registered healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to patients at Airedale Centre for Mental Health and Lynfield Mount Hospital.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who want to support adults experiencing acute mental health needs and contribute to a safe, therapeutic environment.
This post involves a 24-hour service rota, including long days, nights, and weekends.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an in-person assessment centre at New Mill, Saltaire.
Please note:
Virtual interviews will not be offered. Please note: If you have applied for this role within the last 6 months, we kindly ask that you do not reapply.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship set by the Home Office and the skilled worker visa occupation list.
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible
Main duties of the job
As a Health Care Support Worker in Acute Care Service, you'll play a key role in delivering compassionate, person-centred care. Your duties include:
Personal Care: Supporting patients with hygiene, mobility, nutrition, and emotional wellbeing while respecting dignity and privacy. Clinical Support: Assisting with observations, emergency procedures, and therapeutic interventions under supervision. Admissions & Discharges: Helping with patient transitions and maintaining accurate records. Communication: Engaging effectively with patients, families, and colleagues, upholding confidentiality and professionalism. Documentation: Recording patient information and supporting admin tasks. Teamwork: Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to maintain a safe, supportive ward environment. Patient Engagement: Supporting patients on leave and during daily activities like shopping, cooking, and appointments. Safety & Safeguarding: Promoting safety and reporting concerns per Trust policy. Flexibility: Working across wards and adapting to service needs. Supportive Role: Assisting with new staff induction and quality improvement. Closing Date: 27th Sep 26
Shortlisting Date: w/c 28th Sep 26
Interview Date: TBC
This position is not eligible for sponsorship set by the Home Office and the skilled worker visa occupation list.
If you are currently a visa holder and your visa status expires, we may be required to terminate your employment in compliance with immigration regulations.
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -
We Care- We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen- We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver- We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 4500
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible
Job description Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work andresidein the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond theexpirationof your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential youmaintainthe legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visaexpiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, mayimpactyour eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work statusimmediatelyand to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visain a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NVQ2 training or equivalent experience.
Desirable
NVQ 3 or above in care or modules relevant to the area. Experience of the speciality area (Mental Health)
Experience Essential
Working in a caring environment (professionally or at home) Experience of dealing with the public.
Desirable
Able to evidence working in a caring environment or worked in a voluntary position.
Skills Essential
Ability to work as part of a team. Effective patient/client care skills. Excellent verbal and written. communication skills. Evidence of numeracy and literacy skills
Attitude/Approach Essential
Motivation to meet the patients needs for self and others. Ability to demonstrate confidentiality and trustworthiness and remain calm in highly charged situations
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.
Employer details Employer name Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address Lynfield Mount Hospital & Airedale Centre for Mental Health
Keighley/Bradford
BD20 6TD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)