Health Care Support Worker

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage rate increase

Health and wellbeing support packages

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Band 2 Health Care Support Worker to join the Adult Mental Health Acute & Specialist Care Service at Lynfield Mount Hospital and Airedale Centre for Mental Health. This is a full-time, permanent role with a 24-hour rota including long days, nights and weekends.

The post supports adults with acute mental health needs under supervision, delivering compassionate, person-centred care in a safe, therapeutic environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ2 training or equivalent experience.
• NVQ3 or above in care or modules relevant to the area.

Responsibilities

• Personal care: support hygiene, mobility, nutrition while respecting dignity.
• Clinical support: assist with observations, emergency procedures, and therapeutic interventions under supervision.
• Admissions & discharges: help with patient transitions and maintain records.
• Communication: engage with patients, families and colleagues while upholding confidentiality.
• Documentation: record patient information and support admin tasks.
• Teamwork: collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to maintain a safe ward environment.
• Patient engagement: support patients on leave and during daily activities.
• Safety & safeguarding: promote safety and report concerns per Trust policy.
• Flexibility: work across wards and adapt to service needs.
• Supportive role: assist with staff induction and quality improvement.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Numeracy

Literacy

Confidentiality

Calm under pressure

Education

NVQ2 training or equivalent

NVQ3 or above in care

Job description

Go back Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Health Care Support Worker

The closing date is 27 September 2026

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

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 and reside in 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 the expiration of 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 you maintain the 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 visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in 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

• NVQ2 training or equivalent experience.
• NVQ 3 or above in care or modules relevant to the area.
• Experience of the speciality area (Mental Health)

Experience

• Working in a caring environment (professionally or at home)
• Experience of dealing with the public.
• Able to evidence working in a caring environment or worked in a voluntary position.

Skills

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Effective patient/client care skills.
• Evidence of numeracy and literacy skills
• 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 name

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lynfield Mount Hospital & Airedale Centre for Mental Health

Lynfield Mount Hospital & Airedale Centre for Mental Health