Job overview

Are you passionate about making a difference in mental health care?

We are looking for caring, motivated individuals to join  us as a Staff Bank Health Care Support Workers within our Adult Mental Health Acute & Specialist Care Service.

As a Staff Bank 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. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in mental health care, contribute to patient wellbeing, and work flexibly around your lifestyle.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an in-person assessment centre on 26th September 2025 at New Mill, Saltaire.

Please note:

• 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.

Please note: If you have applied for this role within the last 6 months, we kindly ask that you do not reapply.

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.

Main duties of the job

As a Health Care Support Worker in our Adult Mental Health Acute Care Service, you’ll play a vital role in delivering compassionate, person-centred care. Under the guidance of registered healthcare professionals, you’ll support a defined group of patients—helping them through some of the most challenging times in their lives.

You’ll:

• Provide hands-on care and planned interventions that truly matter.
• Work closely with experienced Assistant Practitioners, taking the lead on delegated tasks that build your confidence and skills.
• Be a key part of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring every patient feels safe, respected, and valued.

This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to grow, to lead, and to make every interaction count. If you’re passionate about mental health and ready to step into a role where your contribution is seen and celebrated, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 7th September 2025

Shortlisting Date: 8th September 2025

In Person Assessment Centre Interview Date: 26th September 2025

Working for our organisation

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