Health Care Support Worker

Job summary ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN MENTAL HEALTH CARE? WE'RE LOOKING FOR DEDICATED BAND 2 HEALTH CARE SUPPORT WORKERS TO JOIN US ON A FULL TIME, PERMANENT BASIS! We are seeking caring and motivated individuals to join our Adult Mental Health Acute & Specialist Care Service as Health Care Support Workers. You will work under the supervision of registered healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to patients at Airedale Centre for Mental Health and Lynfield Mount Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who want to support adults experiencing acute mental health needs and contribute to a safe, therapeutic 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 at New Mill, Saltaire. Please note: Virtual interviews will not be offered. 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 . 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 Main duties of the job As a Health Care Support Worker in Acute Care Service, you'll play a key role in delivering compassionate, person-centred care. Your duties include: 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 & 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 & 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. Closing Date: 27th Sep 26 Shortlisting Date: w/c 28th Sep 26 Interview Date: TBC 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 > 4500 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 Details Date posted 15 September 2026 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £25,272 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 453-26-8222105 Job locations Lynfield Mount Hospital & Airedale Centre for Mental Health Keighley/Bradford BD20 6TD United Kingdom 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 Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requiremen