Senior Health Care Support WorkerNHS AfC: Band 3Restrictions apply

TN United Kingdom; Bradford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a compassionate Senior Health Care Support Worker to join its innovative team in Bradford. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a new service dedicated to providing high-quality inpatient care for individuals with learning disabilities. The organization emphasizes inclusivity, continuous improvement, and employee wellbeing, offering flexible working arrangements and development opportunities. If you are passionate about making a difference and possess the necessary qualifications, this position could be your next rewarding career move.

Benefits

Increased mileage rates

Health and wellbeing support

Development opportunities

Recognition awards

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse with current NMC Registration.
• Degree or equivalent with CPD evidence and mentorship qualification.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in providing care for individuals with complex needs.
• Manage risk plans and ensure safeguarding in a clinical setting.

Skills

Leadership

Mental Health Nursing

Safeguarding

Teaching and Training

Risk Management

Multicultural Awareness

Education

Registered Mental Health Nurse

Degree or equivalent

Mentorship qualification

Teaching qualification

Job description

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Senior Health Care Support Worker NHS AfC: Band 3 Restrictions apply, Bradford

Client: Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Bradford, United Kingdom

Job Category: -

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: abfd7384bd6a

Job Views: 4

Posted: 29.04.2025

Expiry Date: 13.06.2025

Job Description:

Job overview

Two x Band 7 12-month Secondments at the Bradford site on the Najurally Centre.

An opportunity to join a new service for West Yorkshire and Barnsley delivering inpatient services to people with a learning disability. Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust and South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust collaborate to provide specialist inpatient services from units at the Horizon Centre in Wakefield and a new assessment and treatment unit at Lynfield Mount Hospital in Bradford, opened in 2021.

The aim is to create a West Yorkshire Centre of Excellence, providing high-quality support through a collaborative approach, benefiting those in need of inpatient care. We seek kind, enthusiastic, caring, compassionate, and motivated individuals eager to make a difference.

Main duties of the job

We promote a culture of continuous improvement, inclusivity, and trust. We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities and disabled candidates, to deliver culturally sensitive services. We are committed to employing people with disabilities and guarantee interviews for candidates meeting minimum criteria.

We support flexible working arrangements, including job share and part-time options, to meet service needs. Our organization is guided by core values: We Care, We Listen, and We Deliver, emphasizing respect, empathy, and service excellence.

Benefits include increased mileage rates, health and wellbeing support, development opportunities, and recognition awards. We support the Armed Forces with a Bronze Award and are committed to environmental sustainability through our Green Plan.

The Trust may close the position early if sufficient applications are received.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants must confirm their right to work in the UK before appointment and notify their manager of any changes. The Trust cannot extend employment beyond visa expiry if sponsorship is not available. Maintaining legal right to work is a personal responsibility.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Registered Mental Health Nurse
• Current NMC Registration
• Degree or equivalent
• CPD evidence
• Mentorship qualification or equivalent
• Teaching qualification
• Modules supporting an Advanced Nurse Practitioner qualification
• MSc in advanced clinical nursing
• Advanced Nursing practice modules
• Positive behavioural support training

Experience

• Clinically leading a team, supporting development, working with MDT
• Working with individuals with complex needs and behaviours that challenge
• Managing risk plans independently and within teams
• Safeguarding experience and leadership
• Multi-agency working
• Multicultural environment experience
• Teaching, training, supervision of clinical staff
• Clinical leadership and management experience
• Experience in inpatient settings
• Supervisory experience and willingness to undertake further training

Note: The Trust may close the vacancy early if enough applications are received. It is advisable to apply promptly. Applicants must state their current immigration status, including expiry dates.

Bradford District Care Trust is recognized for innovative services and high-quality care, committed to community-based, tailored support. Bradford was UK City of Culture 2025, promising vibrant arts and community events.

We encourage applications from those with lived experience of caregiving and from underrepresented groups, including BME communities. Selection is merit-based, following our recruitment policy.

The Trust is dedicated to sustainability and encourages staff participation in green initiatives.

This role requires appropriate UK professional registration and is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks.