Senior Health Care Support Worker

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 08 December 2024

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Dementia Assessment Unit for Bradford District andCraven delivering inpatient services to people with a dementia diagnosis in crisis. Bradford DistrictCare NHS Foundation Trust provide specialist inpatient services to people living with Dementia withinour borders providing holistic assessment and treatment intervention.

We are looking for kind, enthusiastic, caring, compassionate, and motivated people who really wantto make a difference to people's lives, and who can also help us realise our ambitions to serve thepeople living across Bradford district and Craven, so that they can access high quality, specialisedcare as close to home as possible.

We are recruiting for a Band 3 Senior Health Care Support Worker available at the Bradford site.

Closing Date: 8th December 2024

Shortlisting Date: 10th December 2024

Interview Date: TBC

Main duties of the job

Our aim is to create a culture of continuous improvement, inclusivity and trust. We encourage and celebrate diversity, and welcome candidates who reflect the communities we support.

A friendly service where we promote work-life balance, flexible working, and local recognition awards for a great job done, which meets the needs of people, we aim to offer as much flexibility as we can whether that's job share, part-time or other work pattern. If it works for the service, we willdo our best to make it work for you.We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds, including candidates from ethnic minority communities who can deliver culturally sensitive services and people who aredisabled and are currently under-represented throughout our services. We love talent and we would love the opportunity to talk to you and hear about yours.

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

About us

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.

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.

Date posted

25 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

453-24-6824792

Job locations

Lynfield Mount

Heights Lane

Bradford

BD9 6DP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

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 Trusts 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.

Right to Work in the UK

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Care Certificate or equivalent experience
Previous experience with Dementia Patients

Desirable

NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with people with Dementia in a paid or unpaid capacity.
Experience of supporting others in a work environment.

Desirable

Experience of liaising with other members of the staff and ability to pass on appropriate information accurately.
Experience working with people living with Dementia.
Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Care Certificate or equivalent experience
Previous experience with Dementia Patients

Desirable

NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with people with Dementia in a paid or unpaid capacity.
Experience of supporting others in a work environment.

Desirable

Experience of liaising with other members of the staff and ability to pass on appropriate information accurately.
Experience working with people living with Dementia.
Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.