Health Care Support Worker - Bracken Ward - Older People Mental Health

Job overview

Bracken Ward  (at the Airedale Centre for Mental Health) are looking for passionate and committed individuals to join our acute inpatient ward as Health Care Support Workers (HCSW).

We are a provider of high-quality mental health, community and learning disability services across Bradford.

We work with individuals, their carers and our partners to ensure that people get the right care, in the right place with the right support. We share the common goal of becoming the leading provider of integrated care for people of all ages with mental or physical health needs.

Bracken Ward is the Older Peoples functional acute admissions ward, caring for those from the age of 65, who are experiencing acute mental health crisis.

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.

Main duties of the job

• To provide generic care and planned interventions to the patients/clients within the Older Peoples Mental Health Acute Care Service.
• Provide care to patients to maintain their personal hygiene, physical health and psychological comfort ensuring that their privacy and dignity is always maintained
• Under the supervision of registered health care professionals assist the healthcare team with the provision of clinical care for a defined group of patients
• Ensure patient safety is maintained and patient experience is positive by treating all patients, relatives and colleagues with respect, dignity, and courtesy in accordance with Trust values.
• Takes leadership from Assistant Practitioner within a delegation framework for agreed tasks.

About you -

You will need to be resilient, compassionate and dedicated to providing holistic care. Patient focused and driven to helping encourage recovery of our patients.

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

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

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 requirements for a visa.

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.