Health Care Support Worker

NHS; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking caring and motivated individuals for the role of Health Care Support Worker in Long Lee, England. Candidates will support patients in various aspects of care, including personal hygiene, documentation, and communication with multidisciplinary teams. Relevant qualifications include NVQ2 training or equivalent experience and NVQ3 in care or relevant modules. This position necessitates the ability to work in a dynamic environment focusing on mental health support. Emphasis on confidentiality and the right to work in the UK is mandatory.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Empathy and support for staff

Qualifications

• Experience in a caring environment, either professionally or at home.
• Evidence of working in a caring environment or a voluntary position.
• Experience dealing with the public.

Responsibilities

• Support patients with hygiene, mobility, and emotional wellbeing.
• Assist with observations and emergency procedures under supervision.
• Engage effectively with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to maintain a safe environment.
• Record patient information and support administrative tasks.

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

Confidentiality and trustworthiness

Education

NVQ2 training or equivalent experience

NVQ3 or above in care or relevant modules

Job description

Health Care Support Worker

Closing date: 20 January 2026

Shortlisting date: 21 January 2026

Assessment centre: 6 February 2026 at New Mill, Saltaire

We are looking for caring and motivated individuals to join our Adult Mental Health Acute and Specialist Care Service.

Main duties

• 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 administrative tasks.
• Teamwork: Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to maintain a safe and supportive ward environment.
• Patient engagement: Supporting patients on leave and during daily activities such as 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.

Qualifications

• NVQ2 training or equivalent experience.
• NVQ3 or above in care or relevant modules.
• Experience in the specialty area (mental health).

Experience

• Working in a caring environment (professionally or at home).
• Experience dealing with the public.
• Evidence of working in a caring environment or 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.
• Confidentiality, trustworthiness and remaining calm in highly charged situations.

Right to work in the UK

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and to reside in the UK. You must keep your line manager informed of any changes in your right to work status.

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, your employment may be terminated in compliance with immigration regulations.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 and will require a DBS check.

About us

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust is committed to delivering high quality mental health care across Bradford and Airedale. We value empathy, listening and delivering excellent services. We support staff with a range of benefits and flexible working arrangements.

Employer

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust