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 on 3rd August 2026 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.
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.
Duties
- 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: 17th July 2026
Shortlisting Date: w/c 20th July 2026
Interview Date: 3rd August 2026
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 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
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives.
- 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.
- Support to Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
- Environmental and social sustainability initiatives (Green Plan) encouraging staff participation in sustainable improvement across all service areas.
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.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dannielle Levy Job title: Recruitment Officer Email address: dannielle.levy@bdct.nhs.uk
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