Job overview
The adult learning disabilities Health Support Team is looking for a full time Band 3 health support worker to work in our community multi disciplinary team in Bradford. The post holder needs to have an understanding of the health needs of adults with learning disabilities across the Bradford district, and be able to support the team to help reduce the health inequalities our patient population faces. This may be around their physical health or their emotional wellbeing and is a hugely varied role. An excellent understanding of reasonable adjustments and how to make these is required.
The post holder will be based specifically in our health facilitation learning disabilities nursing team at Waddiloves, working alongside the nurses to support people to access appropriate healthcare. However you also need to be able to travel around the district as we cover a large area.
The post at times involves lone working, visiting people in their own home, at their day time activities, or within other local services. The post holder will also work alongside other members of the MDT and needs to be an excellent communicator and enjoy being part of a friendly, supportive team. The ability to be able to manage their own time, prioritise workload and stay calm are all key skills as is having a friendly and approachable manner. Being able to speak languages other than English would also be beneficial and the person needs to have access to a car and be able to drive as we cover a large patch from central Bradford out to Skipton and beyond.
Closing Date: 3rd March 2026
Shortlisting Date: 5th March 2026
Interview Date: 16th March 2026
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the Learning Disabilities Health Support Team. Ensuring high quality health care is delivered to
adults with learning disabilities. To work in collaboration with the wider learning disabilities multi-disciplinary team and local health
providers, whilst participating in the assessment of health needs and delivering of care.
The post holder is expected to work as a member of the Learning Disabilities Health Support Team and assist the health facilitation team
nurses, matrons and wider MDT as directed. The post holder will be responsible for delivering programmes of care under the direct or indirect supervision of a qualified nurse, whilst fostering both the team's and organisation's philosophy and approach to care. The post holder will undertake clinical activities that are identified within the aligned role specific skills matrix.
Working for our organisation
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.
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 Trust’s 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 criteria
1. GSCE Maths and English level 2
2. NVQ Level 3 in Health & social care
Desirable criteria
3. Phlebotomy Skills
Experience
Essential criteria
4. Experience of working in an employed appropriate care role.
Desirable criteria
5. Experience of working in a community Setting
6. Understanding of health needs of people with learning disabilities
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 candidates best interest to apply as soon as possible.
In view of Home Office Immigration Regulations all applicants must state their current immigration status, including expiry dates.
Bradford District Care Trust is an award-winning Trust that provides a range of innovative services that have been recognised as best practice nationally. 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.
The Trust’s purpose is to create connected communities and help people to feel as healthy as they can be at every point in their lives and our vision is to connect people to the best quality care, when and where they need it and be a national role model as an employer and provide our staff with the best place to work.
Bradford has been awarded the coveted status of UK City of Culture 2025. The year is set to deliver more than 1000 new performances and events including 365 artist commissions, a series of major arts festivals as well as exciting national and international collaborations. Its themes will be rooted in the unique heritage and character of Bradford and will reveal the magic of the district that is held in its people, its ambition, and above all, its potential.
We would welcome applicants with lived experience of providing unpaid care and/or support to a family member or friend with a disability, health condition, frailty, mental health problem, addiction or other health and care needs.
We welcome people from all backgrounds and in particular Bradford District Care Trust is keen to reflect the population we serve, we are currently underrepresented in terms of black and minority ethnic staff. Applications are encouraged from these groups, but it must be stressed that selection will be solely on merit and in accordance with the Trust recruitment policy.
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.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.