Overview

Are you passionate about making a difference in mental health care? We are looking for caring, motivated individuals to join us as Health Care Support Workers within our Adult Mental Health Acute and Specialist Care Service. As a 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. As a Health Care Support Worker in the Adult Mental Health Acute Care Service, you\''ll play a key role in delivering compassionate, person-centred care.Responsibilities

Personal Care: Supporting patients with hygiene, mobility, nutrition, and emotional wellbeing while respecting dignity and privacy.Clinical Support: Assisting with observations, emergency procedures, and therapeutic interventions under supervision.Admissions and Discharges: Helping with patient transitions and maintaining accurate records.Communication: Engaging effectively with patients, families, and colleagues, upholding confidentiality and professionalism.Documentation: Recording patient information and supporting admin tasks.Teamwork: Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to maintain a safe, supportive ward environment.Patient Engagement: Supporting patients on leave and during daily activities like shopping, cooking, and appointments.Safety and Safeguarding: Promoting safety and reporting concerns per Trust policy.Flexibility: Working across wards and adapting to service needs.Supportive Role: Assisting with new staff induction and quality improvement.Additional information

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.Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: We Care, We Listen, We Deliver. 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 increased mileage rates for > 3500, a wide range of health and wellbeing support packages, and 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. 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.

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