Senior Health Care Support Worker

Job summary

Senior Health Care Support Worker Full Time - Band 3 - Permanent - Clover Ward

We are looking for a dedicated, caring, and motivated Senior Health Care Support Worker to join uson Clover Ward at Lynfield Mount Hospital.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in supporting adults experiencing acute mental health needs, helping to create a safe, therapeutic, and recovery-focused environment.

You will work under the guidance and supervision of registered healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to patients across our Airedale and Bradford services. You will support the clinical team in meeting individual care needs and contribute positively to the ward environment.

This post involves a 24-hour service rota, including long days, nights, and weekends.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an in-person Assessment Centre and Interview on:

Date: 16 April 2026

Location: New Mill, Saltaire

Please note:

• This is the only interview date available
• Virtual interviews will not be offered
• Applicants must be available on this date to be considered

If you are passionate about mental health care and want to make a meaningful difference, we would love to hear from you.

Please note: If you have applied for this role within the last 6 months, we kindly ask that you do not reapply. If you are unsuccessful in securing the Band 3 role, we reserve the right to consider you for a Band 2 position.

Main duties of the job

As a Senior Health Care Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of safe, compassionate, and effective care for service users. Working under the supervision of registered healthcare professionals, your responsibilities will include:

• 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

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

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

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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• QCF Level 2 Diploma in Care or equivalent.

Desirable

• QCF Level 3 Diploma, Certificate or Award in Care or equivalent.

Experience & Skills

Essential

• Experience of working with adults of working age with mental health needs or working with offenders / patients with challenging behaviour.
• Effective patient care skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Caring responsible approach towards mental illness, tolerant, reliable, enthusiastic and adaptable.

Desirable

• Experience of facilitating therapeutic activities with patients, either in groups or individually.

Attitude/Approach

Essential

• Caring responsible approach towards mental illness, tolerant, reliable, enthusiastic and adaptable.
• Able to work shift patterns over a 24hr period
• Ability to demonstrate confidentiality and trustworthiness and remain calm in highly charged situations.