Job summary
Are you passionate about making a real difference to people's lives by providing high-quality, compassionate care in the comfort of their own homes? If so, a role as a Health Care Support Worker in our Community Nursing Team could be the perfect opportunity for you.
We currently have exciting vacancies within the South locality of Bradford, with the flexibility to work across the wider Bradford area as service needs require.
As a valued Health Care Support Worker, you will be an integral part of our planned care community nursing service, delivering essential care and support to patients in their own home environment. No two days are the same -- you will be working closely with patients, families, and colleagues, ensuring that care is safe, effective, and person-centered.
We are committed to helping you grow and develop in your role. You will receive a comprehensive training package and be supported to build a wide range of clinical skills. This includes wound care, continence care, diabetes management (including insulin administration), enteral feeding support, and medication administration. These are just some of the rewarding and specialist skills you will gain through structured training and ongoing support from our experienced clinicians.
Closing Date: 16th September 2025
Shortlisting Date: W/C 16th September 2025
Interview- 26th September 2025
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the Adult Community Nursing Services over a 7 day period.
Ensuring high quality health care is delivered to patients in their homes as an integrated part of the mainstream Integrated District Nursing service. To work in collaboration with the wider Primary Health Care team, whilst participating in the assessment of health needs and delivering of care to the practice population. The service is delivered over a seven day rota. with a shift range from 8- 9pm 7 days a week
We have great development opportunities for our Health care support workers supporting apprenticeship programmes to undertake pre registration training to be come a registered nurse or Nursing associate.
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.
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
Job Overview Continued-
The ideal candidate will have experience of working with patients, ideally in a community setting, and hold an appropriate NVQ (or equivalent qualifications/experience). Most importantly, you will bring compassion, enthusiasm, and a commitment to delivering excellent care.
As an agile worker, you will also need to be able to travel independently and in a timely manner across Bradford to visit patients in their homes.
Join us and be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team where your contribution will make a real impact every day.
Please read the attached Job description and the person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
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
Job Overview Continued-
The ideal candidate will have experience of working with patients, ideally in a community setting, and hold an appropriate NVQ (or equivalent qualifications/experience). Most importantly, you will bring compassion, enthusiasm, and a commitment to delivering excellent care.
As an agile worker, you will also need to be able to travel independently and in a timely manner across Bradford to visit patients in their homes.
Join us and be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team where your contribution will make a real impact every day.
Please read the attached Job description and the person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.
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
- GCSE Maths and English, Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
- NVQ Level 3 in H/S Care or equivalent
Desirable
- Calderdale Competencies
- Phlebotomy skills
- Basic Wound Care
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with clients who have mental health and/or substance use problems.
- To be able to use own initiative and respond appropriately to a wide range of unfamiliar situations
Desirable
- Involvement in a multi-cultural environment
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English, Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
- NVQ Level 3 in H/S Care or equivalent
Desirable
- Calderdale Competencies
- Phlebotomy skills
- Basic Wound Care
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with clients who have mental health and/or substance use problems.
- To be able to use own initiative and respond appropriately to a wide range of unfamiliar situations
Desirable
- Involvement in a multi-cultural environment
- Experience of multi-disciplinary working.
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.
