Job summary
- Main area
- Senior Health Care support Worker
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Long days/weekends and Nights)
- Job ref
- 453-25-7145303
- Employer
- Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Fern Ward / Willow ward
- Town
- Keighley
- Salary
- £24,625 - £25,674 Per Annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Health Care Support Worker
NHS AfC: Band 3
Bradford District Care Trust is an award-winning Trust that provides a range of innovative services that have been recognised as best practice nationally. As a provider of care for people of all ages who have mental and/or community health needs we are dedicated to providing a high-quality service, close to where people live and as much as possible tailored to an individual’s needs.
As a provider of care for people of all ages who have mental and/or community health needs we are dedicated to providing a high-quality service, close to where people live and as much as possible tailored to an individual’s needs.
Job overview
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:
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Is prepared to lead with creativity and innovation
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Is committed to enhancing the experience of patients and their family carers
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Will support, inspire, and motivate the team to pursue continuous improvement and excellence in care
Why Join Us?
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Be part of a supportive MDT dedicated to high-quality patient care
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Lead and influence positive change on the ward
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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!
Closing Date: 16th July 2025
Shortlisting Date: W/C 21st July 2025
Interview Date: TBC
Main duties of the job
Provide a range of clinical support as required in a highly efficient manner
contributing to the smooth and efficient running of the ward.
Provide care to patients to maintain their personal hygiene, physical and
psychological comfort ensuring that their privacy and dignity is maintained at all times.
Work in partnership with patients to respect their rights and choices.
Recognise patient’s needs and changing condition and respond appropriately and effectively.
Assist in the emergency resuscitation of patients as per Bradford District Care Foundation Trust’s Resuscitation Policy.
Assist with patient admissions and discharges.
Record and report information onto patient administration systems in written and electronic format, including assisting generic administration duties to assist the team.
Promote and demonstrate effective verbal and non-verbal communication at all times with patients, relatives and colleagues recognising the need for tact, consideration and confidentiality.
Deliver excellent levels of customer service to all patients/visitors and staff at the trust.
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.
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
Detailed job description and main 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 Trust’s 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 and experience
Essential criteria
- QCF Level 2 Diploma in Care or equivalent. Equivalent experience will be considered, applicants must be willing to undergo this training.
Desirable criteria
- QCF Level 3 Diploma, Certificate or Award in Care or equivalent.
Application and Interview
Essential criteria
- Experience of working with adults of working age with mental health needs or working with offenders / patients with challenging behaviour.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of facilitating therapeutic activities with patients, either in groups or individually.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Amy Courtney
- Job title
- Interim Ward Manger
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01274 251522
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