Health Care Support Worker

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust; Bradford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in Bradford is seeking motivated individuals to join as Health Care Support Workers. The role involves providing compassionate care, supporting patients with personal care, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality service. Candidates should have strong communication skills and a commitment to teamwork, with flexible working options available.

Benefits

Increase mileage rates

Health and wellbeing support packages

Development and learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare or support roles is preferable.
• Ability to engage with patients and work within a team.
• Flexibility to adapt to service needs.

Responsibilities

• Supporting patients with personal care and emotional wellbeing.
• Assisting with clinical observations and interventions.
• Engaging with patients and maintaining professionalism.

Skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Communication

Clinical support

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference in mental health care? We are looking for caring, motivated individuals to join us as a Health Care Support Workers within our Adult Mental Health Acute & Specialist Care Service. As a Health Care Support Worker, you will work under the supervision of registered healthcare professionals to provide high-quality, compassionate care to patients across our Airedale and Bradford units. As a Health Care Support Worker in the Adult Mental Health Acute Care Service, you'll play a key role in delivering compassionate, person-centred care. Your duties include:

Assessment Centre

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an in-person assessment centre on 5th December 2025 at New Mill, Saltaire.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

Benefits & Working Conditions

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 > 3500
• A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
• A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
• Plus many more.

Legal & Immigration

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.

Commitment to Sustainability

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.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.