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Are you passionate about making a difference in mental health care? We are looking for caring, motivated individuals to join us as Senior Health Care Support Workers within our Adult Mental Health Acute & Specialist Care Service. As a Senior Health Care Support Worker, you will work under the supervision of registered healthcare professionals to provide high-quality, compassionate care to patients across our Airedale and Bradford units.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an in-person assessment centre on 26th September 2025 at New Mill, Saltaire. This is the only date available for interviews. Virtual interviews will not be offered. We kindly ask all applicants to ensure they are available on this date before applying. If you are unsuccessful in securing the Band 3 role, we reserve the right to consider you for a Band 2 position. Closing Date: 7th September 2025. Shortlisting Date: 8th September 2025. Interview Date: 26th September 2025.
Responsibilities
* Supporting care delivery: Assist in the assessment, implementation, and evaluation of person-centred care for individuals experiencing mental illness, including those presenting with challenging behaviours.
* Clinical support: Provide direct clinical care as delegated by registered staff, ensuring best practices are followed and care is delivered safely.
* Patient safety and experience: Promote a safe, respectful, and dignified environment for all patients, families, and staff, in line with the Trust's values of We Care, We Listen, We Deliver.
* Ward resources: Help maintain appropriate stock levels of clinical and non-clinical supplies on the ward.
* Recovery-focused care: Support patients on their journey to recovery by encouraging independence, engagement, and empowerment.
* Team support and development: Act as a positive role model for junior staff, providing guidance and supporting their development within the ward environment.
Note: 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.
Benefits
* Flexible working arrangements where possible.
* Range of benefits including enhanced mileage rates, health and wellbeing support packages, and development opportunities.
* Armed Forces support and Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Bronze Award.
* Environmental and social sustainability commitments through our Green Plan.
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.
Contact for further details
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dannielle Levy, Recruitment Officer. Email: dannielle.levy@bdct.nhs.uk
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