Health Care Support Worker – Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT) is seeking caring and motivated individuals to join itsAdult Mental Health Acute & Specialist Care Service as Health Care Support Workers. This permanent, full-time role offers Band 2 pay under the Agenda for Change scheme and closes on 20 January 2026.
* Job Title: Health Care Support Worker
* Employer: Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT)
* Location: Airedale Centre for Mental Health, Steeton, Keighley, BD20 6TD
* Pay Scheme: Agenda for Change
* Band: Band 2
* Salary: £24,465 per annum
* Contract Type: Permanent
* Working Pattern: Full-Time
* Closing Date: 20 January 2026
* Shortlisting Date: 21 January 2026
* Assessment Centre & Interview Date: 6 February 2026 (in-person only, New Mill, Saltaire)
* Reference Number: Not specified
Job Summary
Health Care Support Workers provide high-quality, compassionate care under the supervision of registered healthcare professionals. You will support patients across Airedale and Bradford units, ensuring dignity, safety, and wellbeing while contributing to a supportive ward environment.
Main Duties
* Provide personal care (hygiene, mobility, nutrition, emotional wellbeing)
* Assist with clinical observations, emergency procedures, and therapeutic interventions
* Support admissions and discharges, maintaining accurate records
* Communicate effectively with patients, families, and colleagues
* Record patient information and assist with administrative tasks
* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe ward environments
* Engage patients in daily activities (shopping, cooking, appointments)
* Promote safety and safeguarding, reporting concerns per Trust policy
* Work flexibly across wards to meet service needs
* Support new staff induction and quality improvement initiatives
About Us
BDCFT is guided by its values:
* We Care – Respect and empathy, valuing difference
* We Listen – Understanding and responding to individual needs
* We Deliver – Providing excellent services and supporting partners
The Trust offers flexible working arrangements, wellbeing support packages, and development opportunities. It holds a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme and is committed to environmental sustainability through its Green Plan.
Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential):
* NVQ2 training or equivalent experience
Qualifications (Desirable):
* NVQ3 or above in care or relevant modules
* Experience in mental health care
Experience (Essential):
* Working in a caring environment (professionally or at home)
* Experience dealing with the public
* Teamwork and effective patient care skills
* Evidence of numeracy and literacy skills
* Motivation to meet patient needs
* Confidentiality, trustworthiness, and calmness in highly charged situations
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required.
Employer Contact
* Contact Person: Recruitment Officer – Dannielle Levy
Applications must be submitted via the BDCFT careers portal before the closing date. Click here to apply
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