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Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Health Care Support Worker

The closing date is 02 April 2026

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Job summary

We are seeking enthusiastic and passionate Senior Health Care Support Workers to join our friendly and supportive team, delivering specialist inpatient care for people with a learning disability across West Yorkshire and Barnsley.

These posts are offered at Agenda for Change Band 3. Applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2 in Care. Training and support will be provided to enable successful candidates to work towards NVQ Level 3, alongside opportunities for ongoing professional development.

Full-time working is preferred, however part-time hours may be considered subject to service needs.

We are committed to creating a culture of continuous improvement, inclusivity and trust, and actively encourage applications from individuals who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

We promote work-life balance, flexible working arrangements and local recognition awards to celebrate excellent practice. Where possible, we aim to support flexible working options such as job share, part-time hours or alternative working patterns.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from ethnic minority communities, individuals able to deliver culturally sensitive care, and people who are disabled, who are currently under-represented within our workforce. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to all candidates who meet the essential criteria outlined in the role profile.

Main duties of the job

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust and South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust have come together to provide a collaborative specialist inpatient service. The post holder will join a multi-disciplinary team and will be based at either Fieldhead Hospital, Wakefield, or Lynfield Mount Hospital, Bradford. There is an expectation that therapists will actively contribute to service development, training and supervision across both sites.

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is also part of the governance and assurance group, helping to ensure the effectiveness of the new model for people in Leeds, although the Trust is no longer a provider of inpatient services.

Our ambition is to develop a West Yorkshire Centre of Excellence across these two units, delivering high-quality, specialist inpatient care through a truly collaborative partnership approach. We are equally committed to making this a great place to work, and to achieving this, we need passionate and dedicated people to join us.

We are seeking kind, enthusiastic, caring, compassionate and motivated individuals who want to make a real difference to people's lives. You will share our ambition to serve communities across West Yorkshire and Barnsley, ensuring people can access high-quality, specialised care as close to home as possible.

Closing Date: 2 April 2026Shortlisting Date: 3 April 2026Interview Date: 8 April 2026

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.

Details

Date posted

23 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

453-26-7862072

Job locations

Lynfield Mount Hospital

Heights Lane

Bradford

BD9 6DP


Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • QCF Level 2 Diploma in Care or equivalent.

Desirable

  • QCF Level 3 Diploma, Certificate or Award in Care or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with adults of working age with mental health needs or working with offenders / patients with challenging behavior.

Desirable

  • Experience of facilitating therapeutic activities with patients, either in groups or individually.

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Effective patient care skills.
  • Evidence of numeracy and literacy skills.

Attitude/Approach

Essential

  • Caring responsible approach towards mental illness, tolerant, reliable, enthusiastic and adaptable
  • Ability to demonstrate confidentiality and trustworthiness and remain calm in highly charged situations.
  • Ability to juggle many priorities at one time, whilst remaining calm.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • QCF Level 2 Diploma in Care or equivalent.

Desirable

  • QCF Level 3 Diploma, Certificate or Award in Care or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with adults of working age with mental health needs or working with offenders / patients with challenging behavior.

Desirable

  • Experience of facilitating therapeutic activities with patients, either in groups or individually.

Skills

Essential

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Effective patient care skills.
  • Evidence of numeracy and literacy skills.

Attitude/Approach

Essential

  • Caring responsible approach towards mental illness, tolerant, reliable, enthusiastic and adaptable
  • Ability to demonstrate confidentiality and trustworthiness and remain calm in highly charged situations.
  • Ability to juggle many priorities at one time, whilst remaining calm.

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

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

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:

Ward Manager

Robert Walker

Robert.walker@bdct.nhs.uk

01274251589

Details

Date posted

23 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

453-26-7862072

Job locations

Lynfield Mount Hospital

Heights Lane

Bradford

BD9 6DP


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