Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a brand new service for West Yorkshire & Barnsley delivering inpatient services to people with a learning disability. Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust & South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust have come together to provide specialist inpatient services. The post holder will be based within the Multi-disciplinary Team either at Fieldhead Hospital (Wakefield) or Lynfield Mount Hospital (Bradford). There is an expectation that therapists will contribute to service development, training & supervision on both sites."
Leeds & York Partnership Foundation Trust are also part of the governance & assurance group to ensure that the new arrangement works for people in Leeds, but the Trust is no longer a provider of inpatient services.
Our ambition is to create a West Yorkshire Centre of Excellence across these two units, providing great support for people through a truly collaborative partnership approach that benefits those in need of specialist inpatient care. We aspire to make this a great place to work & to do that, we need you!
We are looking for kind, enthusiastic, caring, compassionate, and motivated people who really want to make a difference to people's lives, & who can also help us realise our ambitions to serve the people living across West Yorkshire and Barnsley, so that they can access high quality, specialised care as close to home as possible.
Main duties of the job
We have vacancies for enthusiastic & passionate Senior Health care support worker to join the team. The post will be held at agenda for change band 3, and applicants need to hold a minimum of a NVQ 2 in care and training can be given to reach an NVQ level 3 along with other opportunities to progress there professional development. Full time working is preferred, but consideration would be given to those seeking part-time hours.
Our aim is to create a culture of continuous improvement, inclusivity & trust. We encourage and celebrate diversity, and welcome candidates who reflect the communities we support.
A friendly service where we promote work-life balance, flexible working, and local recognition awards for a great job done, which meets the needs of people, we aim to offer as much flexibility as we can whether that's job share, part-time or other work pattern. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds, including candidates from ethnic minority communities who can deliver culturally sensitive services and people who are disabled and are currently under-represented throughout our services. We love talent and we would love the opportunity to talk to you and hear about yours.
We have made a positive commitment to employing people with a disability and guarantee to interview all candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.
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 & home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :
Increase mileage rates for > 3500
A wide range of health & wellbeing support packages
A range of internal & external development and learning opportunities
Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces & hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental & social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged & supported to participate in training & to identify & 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
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.
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.
Closing Date: 9th June 2025
Shortlisting Date: WC 10th June 2025
Interview Date: TBC
Job description
Job responsibilities
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.
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.
Closing Date: 9th June 2025
Shortlisting Date: WC 10th June 2025
Interview Date: TBC
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care
- Care certificate
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with individuals with learning disabilities or people who have mental health needs.
Desirable
- Inpatient experience/Community experience.
- Experience working with positive behaviour support plans.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
- Ability to communicate effectively with service users, carers and staff groups at all levels
Desirable
- Able to apply de-escalation techniques effectively in clinical situations.
Attitude/Approach
Essential
- Desire to work with people with learning disabilities who have mental health needs.
- Ability to establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with service users and carers.
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise conflicting demands
- Able to deal with stress, and distress of other people, calmly and supportively.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care
- Care certificate
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working with individuals with learning disabilities or people who have mental health needs.
Desirable
- Inpatient experience/Community experience.
- Experience working with positive behaviour support plans.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
- Ability to communicate effectively with service users, carers and staff groups at all levels
Desirable
- Able to apply de-escalation techniques effectively in clinical situations.
Attitude/Approach
Essential
- Desire to work with people with learning disabilities who have mental health needs.
- Ability to establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with service users and carers.
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise conflicting demands
- Able to deal with stress, and distress of other people, calmly and supportively.
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.
