Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Community Care Coordinator to join our lively and friendly Bradford City and North Community Mental Health Team for Older People. Based in the multicultural city of Bradford, we are seeking skilled, enthusiastic, and compassionate clinicians to deliver outstanding care to our diverse community. Covering both City and North areas, we take pride in serving one of England's most culturally rich populations and continually explore innovative, inclusive, and person-centred ways of working that celebrate diversity and foster a welcoming team culture.
Working with older adults is a privilege, offering the chance to make a real difference to individuals living with complex needs, reduced mobility, and isolation. Supporting this population enhances quality of life and is deeply rewarding for our team.
As a Community Care Coordinator, you will support clients through challenging times, empowering them toward recovery and independence. A flexible, open-minded approach is essential, ensuring all interventions align with care pathway frameworks and national standards.
We seek caring, creative professionals who thrive under pressure, connect well with others, and are passionate about helping people live independently. You will manage a caseload, coordinate holistic care, and deliver recovery-focused interventions within a supportive multidisciplinary team.
Please note: This is a fixed term 12 month contract to provide maternity cover.
Main duties of the job
As a band 6 clinician you will be expected to act as a role model and resource for our less experienced staff. You will also have opportunity to be involved in service delivery improvements and innovations.
You will be offered regular supervision and support.
Working within our multidisciplinary team, you will enjoy being part of an organisation that relies upon the professionalism, insight, expertise, and passion of its staff to inspire individual recovery for the people we work with, whilst also nurturing, developing, and encouraging our staff to achieve their career aspirations.
Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate a high level of commitment, motivation, reliability, and knowledge of working with people with severe and enduring mental health. You will need to demonstrate clinically effective care management skills and interventions and will have a good awareness of current health and social care issues which affect, or influence, our community. You will have excellent time management skills and, due to the community element of this role, hold a full and valid driving licence.
This is truly an exhilarating time to join our team. As we embark upon an exciting and innovative transformation project, you will not only be an important part of our new journey, but equally will contribute heavily towards it.
Closing Date: 30th November 2025
Shortlisting Date: 3rd December 2025
Interview Date: 16th December 2025
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 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
Please read the attached Job description and 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
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of twelve months at Band 5 or equivalent responsibility in mental health
Desirable
- Experience of being clinical adviser to junior staff or students
- Experience of working with clients aged 65 years and over who have mental health needs
- Experience in Cognitive / Memory Assessment activity
Qualifications
Essential
- RN (part 13) RMN Or HCPC registered OT or Physio or equivalent Or Social Worker
Desirable
- ENB 998 / Facilitating learning in practice
- Clinical supervisor training
- Computer literate
- Counselling skills qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- NMC codes of practice
- Relevant Mental Health legislation/guidance
- Health and safety at work
Skills
Essential
- Communication - Verbal & Written.
- Competent Clinical Skills
- Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care
Desirable
- Language fluency, particularly South Asian (Punjabi, Urdu, Bengali, Hindi, Gujrati) or Eastern European (Polish, Ukrainian)xperience in Group Work
- Experience in Group work
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of twelve months at Band 5 or equivalent responsibility in mental health
Desirable
- Experience of being clinical adviser to junior staff or students
- Experience of working with clients aged 65 years and over who have mental health needs
- Experience in Cognitive / Memory Assessment activity
Qualifications
Essential
- RN (part 13) RMN Or HCPC registered OT or Physio or equivalent Or Social Worker
Desirable
- ENB 998 / Facilitating learning in practice
- Clinical supervisor training
- Computer literate
- Counselling skills qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- NMC codes of practice
- Relevant Mental Health legislation/guidance
- Health and safety at work
Skills
Essential
- Communication - Verbal & Written.
- Competent Clinical Skills
- Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care
Desirable
- Language fluency, particularly South Asian (Punjabi, Urdu, Bengali, Hindi, Gujrati) or Eastern European (Polish, Ukrainian)xperience in Group Work
- Experience in Group work
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
