Location: Bradford District Care Trust, Bradford, UK
Type: Full-Time, Willow Ward (Working age male adults with acute mental health issues)
Salary (£): NHS Band 2
About Bradford District Care Trust
Bradford District Care Trust is an award-winning NHS Trust providing a range of nationally recognized, high-quality services tailored to individuals across all ages with mental and community health needs. Committed to delivering excellent care close to home, Bradford District Care Trust empowers individuals to achieve their best health outcomes.
Job Overview
At Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust, we offer award-winning mental health, community, and learning disability services that support patients holistically. In this Band 2 Health Care Support Worker role, based on Willow Ward, you will support working-age male adults with acute mental health needs on their journey to recovery, alongside a dedicated multi-disciplinary team.
Main Duties of the Job
This position does not meet the requirements for a UK Home Office-sponsored Skilled Worker Visa. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
- Provide patient-centered support to adults on Willow Ward under the supervision of registered nurses and mental health professionals.
- Collaborate with a committed team to deliver high-quality care that aligns with Trust values of caring, listening, and delivering.
- Support each patient’s journey to recovery through empathy and skilled care within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment.
Working for Our Organization
Values
- We Care – Act with respect and empathy while valuing individual differences.
- We Listen – Understand and respond to each individual’s needs.
- We Deliver – Develop and provide excellent services with the support of partners.
Benefits
- Increased mileage rates beyond 3500 miles
- Health and wellbeing support packages
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities
- Participation in the Green Plan, promoting sustainability across all services
Bradford District Care Trust is committed to flexible working and supports the Armed Forces, holding a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. They encourage sustainable quality improvements across all areas as part of their Green Plan.
Training Requirements
- Essential: NVQ2 training or equivalent experience; commitment to all mandatory training
- Desirable: NVQ III in care or modules relevant to the role, willingness to enhance skills, experience in mental health care or the 3rd sector
Person Specification
Experience
- Essential: Experience in a caring environment (professionally or at home), particularly with mental health care
- Desirable: Evidence of experience in a caring environment, voluntary experience, and skills in public-facing roles
Right to Work in the UK
- Applicants must provide proof of the right to work and reside in the UK. Employment is conditional on maintaining this legal status, with any visa-related changes reported immediately to management.
Additional Information
Bradford District Care Trust promotes equality and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, particularly from underrepresented groups. The Trust’s purpose is to create connected communities and support the population’s health, inspired by Bradford’s status as UK City of Culture 2025.
