Job summary
We are committed to providing high quality care for the people of Bradford, Airedale and Craven. Are You?
As a provider of care for people of all ages who have mental and/or community health needs we are dedicated to providing a high quality service, close to where people live and as much as possible tailored to an individual's needs.
We are looking to recruit a support worker into our City Community Mental Health team.
As a Trust we are dedicated to supporting recovery and we are looking for someone able to work within our multi disciplinary community mental health team to support and encourage others as they work towards recovery from a range of severe and complex mental health issues.
The successful applicant must be a a car driver and will have access to relevant training to help to work confidently to support others as well as all mandatory training required for the post.
Main duties of the job
As a member of multi-agency team, under direct and indirect supervision, to assist qualified Health and Social Care staff. Will assist with assessment, provision and evaluation of care and treatment to difficult to engage patients suffering from severe mental health problems in a community setting.
To undertake a range of delegated duties including: assisting in offering practical advice, 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.
Closing Date: 29th March 2026 at 00:00Shortlisting Date: 30th March 2026Interview Date: 7th April 2026
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.
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
- Good communication and listening skills
Desirable
- Able to evidence use of communication skills and engaging clients with mental health needs.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with complex mental health needs
- To be able to use own initiative and respond appropriately to a wide range of unfamiliar situations
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with mental health needs in a community setting
- Knowledge and experience of supporting clients access social housing, private sector housing, supported and residential accommodation and associated DWP benefits.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE A-C or grade 3-9 in Maths and English or equivalent.
Desirable
- National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) in Care to level 3, or to achieve this within 12 months.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the role of a support worker within a community or health care setting.
Desirable
- Knowledge of severe mental illness, medications, diagnosis, MHA etc.
- Knowledge of DWP, benefits, housing support.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Good communication and listening skills
Desirable
- Able to evidence use of communication skills and engaging clients with mental health needs.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with complex mental health needs
- To be able to use own initiative and respond appropriately to a wide range of unfamiliar situations
Desirable
- Experience of working with people with mental health needs in a community setting
- Knowledge and experience of supporting clients access social housing, private sector housing, supported and residential accommodation and associated DWP benefits.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE A-C or grade 3-9 in Maths and English or equivalent.
Desirable
- National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) in Care to level 3, or to achieve this within 12 months.
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of the role of a support worker within a community or health care setting.
Desirable
- Knowledge of severe mental illness, medications, diagnosis, MHA etc.
- Knowledge of DWP, benefits, housing support.
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.
