About this role
Job summary
We do not offer sponsorship for these opportunities.
Opportunities in Leeds and York
Are you interested in a career in Mental Health or Learning Disabilities Care?
Or maybe you are an experienced Health Support Worker looking for your next opportunity... either way, this is a great way to find out more about our services before taking the next step.
We are recruiting for passionate and caring Health Support Workers to join various services here at The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
We are hosting a virtual one-hour information session on Thursday the 29th of October 2026 at 12:15 pm, where you can hear from our clinical services about what the role looks like on a day to day basis.
You will have the chance to ask any questions you may have about the job.
There will be tips and advice on completing the application form and having a successful interview.
Simply follow the short and simple application process on this advert, and we will be in touch with you on Friday 23rd October to provide details of how you can join the one hour session which will be on -
Thursday the 29th of October at 12:15 pm
If, following the online session, you are interested in being considered for any of the opportunities available, we will provide you with an application link.
Main duties of the job
Services may include:
Learning Disabilities, Specialised Supported Living Service - Leeds
Provide support for who you are, and who you want to be.
Various sites throughout Leeds.
Adult Acute Inpatient Services - Leeds
Primarily for people of working age who have been assessed via the Crisis Assessment Services as individuals who require assessment and treatment.
Complex Psychosis Pathway - Leeds
Provides a comprehensive, integrated approach to mental health rehabilitation and assertive community treatment across Leeds.
National Inpatient Centre for Psychological Medicine (NICPM) - Leeds
Based at LGI NICPM delivers biopsychosocial holistic care for people with complex persistent physical symptoms and physical / psychological comorbidities.
Children and Young People Mental Health Services - Leeds and York
Based at Leeds and York we care for young people aged 13 to 18 who need more help than can be provided at home or in the community.
About us
The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.
There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.
We also have a bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.
Applicants should be aware that individuals requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust only provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles(this does not include Healthcare Support Workers). This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Job description Job responsibilities
We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.
Applicants should be aware that any individual requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust only provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only (this does not include Healthcare Support Workers). This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience
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 Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Various Across Leeds and York
Leeds and York
LS12 3QE
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)