Step Forward Centre is seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join our ward as Health Care Support Workers (HCSW).
Would you like to expand your clinical experience by working within multi-disciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care?
About Us
We are a provider of high-quality mental health, community, and learning disability services across Bradford. Our goal is to ensure individuals, their carers, and partners receive the right care in the right place with the right support. We aim to become the leading provider of integrated care for people of all ages with mental or physical health needs.
Step Forward Centre is a mixed ward with 12 beds, committed to delivering rehabilitation services to reduce health inequalities and enhance health and social care outcomes for individuals in our communities with Severe Mental Illness (SMI).
About You
You should be resilient, compassionate, and dedicated to providing holistic care. Patient-focused and motivated to support recovery.
Important Dates
* Closing Date: 20th May 2025
* Shortlisting Date: 22nd May 2025
* Interview Dates: 5th & 6th June 2025 (subject to change)
This position is not eligible for sponsorship by the Home Office or the skilled worker visa occupation list. If you are a current visa holder and your visa expires, employment may be terminated in accordance with immigration regulations.
Job Responsibilities
1. Provide generic care and planned interventions to patients/clients at Step Forward Centre.
2. Assist with maintaining patients' personal hygiene, physical health, and psychological comfort, ensuring privacy and dignity.
3. Support registered healthcare professionals in delivering clinical care to a defined group of patients.
4. Ensure patient safety and a positive experience by treating all with respect, dignity, and courtesy, aligned with Trust values.
5. Take leadership from the Assistant Practitioner within a delegation framework for assigned tasks.
Core Values
Everything we do is guided by our core values:
* We Care: Acting with respect and empathy, valuing differences.
* We Listen: Understanding and responding to individuals’ needs.
* We Deliver: Developing and providing excellent services and supporting partners.
Benefits
We offer flexible working arrangements and a range of benefits, including:
* Additional cost of living payments for bands 1–7
* Increased mileage rates for over 3500 miles
* Health and wellbeing support packages
* Internal and external development opportunities
* And much more
We are proud to support the Armed Forces, holding a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
We are committed to environmental and social sustainability through our Green Plan, encouraging staff participation in sustainable practices and quality improvements.
The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.
Contact for Further Details / Informal Visits
Name: Sam Smith
Job Title: Ward Manager
Email: Samantha.smith@bdct.nhs.uk
Telephone: 01274 494194
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