Health Support Worker - Webinar - Online Information Session

Job overview

We do not offer sponsorship for these opportunities.

Are you interested in a career in Mental Health or Learning Disabilities Care?

Or maybe you are an experienced Health Support Worker looking for your next opportunity… either way, this is a great way to find out more about our services before taking the next step.

We are recruiting for passionate and caring Health Support Workers to join various services here at The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

We are hosting a virtual one-hour information session on the 7th of September 2026, where you can hear directly from our clinical services about what the role looks like on a day to basis.

You will have the chance to ask any questions you may have about the job.

Simply follow the short and simple application process on this advert, and we will be in touch with you to provide details of how you can join the session which will be on the 7th of September.

If, following the online session, you are interested in being considered for any of the opportunities available, we will provide you with an application link.

Main duties of the job

Which Services will you be hearing from at our Virtual Open day?

Learning Disabilities, Supported Living Service.

Our service supports around 90 adults across Leeds who have learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and complex needs to live independently in their own homes. With a dedicated team of over 250 staff, we provide tailored care that empowers people to lead active, fulfilling lives.

Our mission is to Provide support for who you are, and who you want to be.

We believe everyone should have the freedom to make choices about their lifestyle and have their needs, wishes, and aspirations respected.

Adult Acute Inpatient Services.

Our Acute Inpatient Services are primarily for people of working age who have been assessed via the Crisis Assessment Services as individuals who require assessment and treatment. However, the service is flexible and can admit other service users dependent upon their needs.

People who are admitted to our Acute Inpatient wards at the Becklin Centre and Newsam Centre have complex and acute mental health needs and associated risks which can only be managed in an inpatient ward. People staying on our wards may come in voluntarily or may be detained under the Mental Health Act.

Mother and Baby Unit

The Yorkshire and Humber Mother and Baby Unit provides an inpatient environment where mothers experiencing severe mental health difficulties can receive treatment and support while continuing to care for their baby.

It is a small, safe friendly unit with specialist staff who help mums to recover from difficulties and return home with appropriate support.

Complex Psychosis Pathway

Our Complex Psychosis Pathway provides a comprehensive, integrated approach to mental health rehabilitation and assertive community treatment across Leeds.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We recruit people based on their values and qualifications (where required) and believe that their lived experience is an advantage, this means that together we are as diverse as the communities we care for. Simply put, when we employ caring people who act with integrity and have the right skills, we can give those with mental health challenges, learning disabilities and neurodiversity high-quality care and support to live fulfilling lives, and make our staff feel purposeful, happy and valued.

Applicants should be aware that any individual requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust only provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only (this does not include Healthcare Support Workers). This is an essential requirement, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you do not meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.