Are you a dedicated Health Care Support Worker ready to take the next step in your career? We have an exciting opening for a Senior Health Care Support Worker to join our dynamic team on Fern Ward at ACMH (Currently Willow Ward at LMH).
About Fern Ward: Fern Ward is a 15-bedded male acute ward, providing specialized care and support to patients in an acute setting. The ward benefits from a full multi-disciplinary team (MDT), including experienced Psychology and Occupational Therapy professionals, a Consultant Psychiatrist, and skilled Nursing staff all committed to delivering outstanding patient care.
What We're Looking For: We are seeking a passionate and proactive Senior Health Care Support Worker who:
Is committed to enhancing the experience of patients and their family carers
Will support, inspire, and motivate the team to pursue continuous improvement and excellence in care
Be part of a supportive MDT dedicated to high-quality patient care
Opportunities for professional growth and development
If you are ready to make a real difference and take on a leadership role in a rewarding and challenging environment, we would love to hear from you!
Provide a range of clinical support as required in a highly efficient mannercontributing to the smooth and efficient running of the ward.
Provide care to patients to maintain their personal hygiene, physical andpsychological comfort ensuring that their privacy and dignity is maintained at all times.
Assist in the emergency resuscitation of patients as per Bradford District Care Foundation Trust's Resuscitation Policy.
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.
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
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 :
A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
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.
It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible
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. 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. 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. 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. QCF Level 2 Diploma in Care or equivalent. Equivalent experience will be considered, applicants must be willing to undergo this training.
QCF Level 3 Diploma, Certificate or Award in Care or equivalent.
Experience of working with adults of working age with mental health needs or working with offenders / patients with challenging behaviour.
QCF Level 2 Diploma in Care or equivalent. Equivalent experience will be considered, applicants must be willing to undergo this training.
QCF Level 3 Diploma, Certificate or Award in Care or equivalent.
Experience of working with adults of working age with mental health needs or working with offenders / patients with challenging behaviour.
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.
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
Lynfield Mount Hospital & Airedale Centre for Mental Health
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