Senior Health Care Support Worker

Job Overview

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. The post involves a 24‑hour service rota, including long days, nights, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the assessment, implementation, and evaluation of person‑centred care for individuals experiencing mental illness, including those presenting with challenging behaviours.
• Provide direct clinical care as delegated by registered staff, ensuring best practices are followed and care is delivered safely.
• 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.
• Help maintain appropriate stock levels of clinical and non‑clinical supplies on the ward.
• Support patients on their journey to recovery by encouraging independence, engagement, and empowerment.
• Act as a positive role model for junior staff, providing guidance and supporting their development within the ward environment.
• Support the clinical team in meeting individual care needs and contribute positively to the ward environment.

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements to help balance work and home life.
• Increase mileage rates for > 4500.
• A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages.
• Internal and external development and learning opportunities.
• Bronze Award recognition in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
• Commitment to environmental and social sustainability and a Green Plan.

We are looking for a dedicated, caring, and motivated Senior Health Care Support Worker to join us at Airedale Centre for Mental Health and Lynfield Mount Hospital.

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