Health Support Worker

Leeds And York Partnership Nhs Foundation Trust; Ledston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Annual leave 27-33 days

Flexible working

NHS Pension

Career development

Job summary

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is hosting information sessions for Health Support Worker roles across Leeds and York. The sessions provide insight into day-to-day duties, the service areas involved, and tips for completing the application and interview process.

The Trust emphasises supportive employment conditions, a focus on compassionate care, and opportunities to work across diverse services including learning disabilities and acute mental health care.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health or learning disabilities care is desirable.
• Ability to engage with diverse service users and families.
• Commitment to compassionate, person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support across Learning Disabilities and Mental Health services.
• Assist in acute inpatient and community settings as required.
• Support service users to engage with daily activities and treatment plans.

Skills

Empathy and patient care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

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.

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.

• 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
• 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 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.

Person Specification

Essential

Experience

• Experience