Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Outreach Health Care Support Worker

The closing date is 06 March 2026

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Job summary

Key part of this role is to support the care home sector in preventing inappropriate admissions to hospital by supporting the sector particularly on an EVENING/ WEEKEND.

As a member of multi-agency team, under direct and indirect supervision, to assist qualified staff. Will assist staff with assessment, provision and evaluation of care and treatment to patients, predominantly over the age of 65 suffering from mentalhealth/Dementia problems in a community or care home setting.

To undertake a range of delegated duties including assisting in offering practicaladvice, support and guidance to clients, carers and their families, as appropriate to their situation, as part of an agreed care plan under the direction of one or more team members

To assist in the delivery and evaluation of care and treatment prescribed by team members within the level of own authority and personal capabilities. To support and work directly with carer and clients where appropriate, by providing information, advice and practical assistance as part of a specific care plan in their own homes or other settings

Closing Date: 8th March 2026 (midnight)

Shortlisting Date: 8th March 2026

Interview Date: 18th March 2026

Main duties of the job

Main duties:

When necessary, assist clients including those who are subject to the Court of Protection, Mental Health Act, Guardianship or Appointeeship, in managing finances under the direction of the Care Co-ordinator Monitoring of patients' compliance with medication, facilitating, collecting and delivering repeat prescriptions when necessary. Observing for untoward effects of medication and treatment and reporting concerns to the appropriate professionals.

Recognise, report and record observations where necessary of any significant change in patients' behaviour, mood, or activities of daily living.

Provide timely appropriate, accurate and concise information both written and verbal to other team members. Relationship-building: Instigate, develop and maintain therapeutic relationships with clients and their carers in order to facilitate the provision of care. Utilise listening and questioning skills. Behave in an open and honest manner toward clients, relatives and carers, and other members of the team.

Talking to patients: Instigate, where appropriate, conversation with patients, using skills and aids as required in order to overcome speech and communication difficulties. Use appropriate skills and techniques required in order to communicate effectively and therapeutically with patients who have disorders of mood, thought and perception resulting from mental illness.

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -

We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value differenceWe Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needsWe 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.

The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.

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.

Details

Date posted

25 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

453-26-7805206

Job locations

Lynfield Mount Hospital

Dementia Assessment Hospital Heights Lane

Bradford

BD9 6DP


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

Skills

Essential

  • Communication/IT skills

Desirable

  • Good communication and written skills

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • Older Peoples Experience/ NVQ Level 3

Desirable

  • Knowledge of working with people with a complex mental health condition
  • Physical health training
  • Good communication and written skills
  • Dementia Training
Person Specification

Skills

Essential

  • Communication/IT skills

Desirable

  • Good communication and written skills

Qualifications & Training

Essential

  • Older Peoples Experience/ NVQ Level 3

Desirable

  • Knowledge of working with people with a complex mental health condition
  • Physical health training
  • Good communication and written skills
  • Dementia Training

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lynfield Mount Hospital

Dementia Assessment Hospital Heights Lane

Bradford

BD9 6DP


Employer's website

https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Lynfield Mount Hospital

Dementia Assessment Hospital Heights Lane

Bradford

BD9 6DP


Employer's website

https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Leader

Deborah Kirby

debbie.kirby@bdct.nhs.uk

07958603449

Details

Date posted

25 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

453-26-7805206

Job locations

Lynfield Mount Hospital

Dementia Assessment Hospital Heights Lane

Bradford

BD9 6DP


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