Job summary
We are Recruiting 2 x Band 2 Health Care Support Workers for Ilkley Ward, Lynfield Mount Hospital
Under the supervision of registered health care professionals, you will work in a low secure unit, assisting the healthcare team with the provision of clinical care for service users with complex mental health issues, who also have an offending background.
- You will be a committed, motivated and enthusiastic person
- You will have experience of working in a care setting
- You will have knowledge of mental health difficulties
- Awareness of rehabilitation and recovery
- You will be able to work across a 24/7 shift pattern
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.
Main duties of the job
To assist and support registered nurses in the assessment, delivery and evaluation of care to patients suffering from mental illness, who may present with offending behaviours.
To act as a key worker for individual clients as required, maintain and audit all documentation relating to this role.
To assist in the supervision and instruction of all junior staff and students on placement/induction within the clinical area, under the guidance and advice of the qualified nurse.
Closing Date: 20th March 2024
Shortlisting Date: 21st March 2024
Interview date: TBC
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 > 3500
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 description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
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
Essential
- Evidence of numeracy and literacy skills minimum of L1 and prepared to work towards key skills level 2.
- NVQ/QCF level 2 in care or modules relevant to the area or equivalent experience.
Desirable
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Caring responsible approach towardsmental illness, trustworthy, reliable, tolerant, adaptable, enthusiastic, able to relate to superiors
- Experience of working with people with mental health needs or of working with offenders / challenging behaviour.
- IT skills
Desirable
- Experience of working in a mental health in-patient environment.
- Experience of using mental health services
- Language skills in Urdu, Guajarati, Punjabi, Bengali, Hindi, Eastern European Languages.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of numeracy and literacy skills minimum of L1 and prepared to work towards key skills level 2.
- NVQ/QCF level 2 in care or modules relevant to the area or equivalent experience.
Desirable
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Caring responsible approach towardsmental illness, trustworthy, reliable, tolerant, adaptable, enthusiastic, able to relate to superiors
- Experience of working with people with mental health needs or of working with offenders / challenging behaviour.
- IT skills
Desirable
- Experience of working in a mental health in-patient environment.
- Experience of using mental health services
- Language skills in Urdu, Guajarati, Punjabi, Bengali, Hindi, Eastern European Languages.
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.
