Senior Health Care Support Worker

Job overview

We are seeking enthusiastic and passionate Senior Health Care Support Workers to join our friendly and supportive team, delivering specialist inpatient care for people with a learning disability across West Yorkshire and Barnsley.

These posts are offered at Agenda for Change Band 3. Applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2 in Care. Training and support will be provided to enable successful candidates to work towards NVQ Level 3, alongside opportunities for ongoing professional development.

Full‑time working is preferred, however part‑time hours may be considered subject to service needs.

We are committed to creating a culture of continuous improvement, inclusivity and trust, and actively encourage applications from individuals who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

We promote work–life balance, flexible working arrangements and local recognition awards to celebrate excellent practice. Where possible, we aim to support flexible working options such as job share, part‑time hours or alternative working patterns.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from ethnic minority communities, individuals able to deliver culturally sensitive care, and people who are disabled, who are currently under‑represented within our workforce. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to all candidates who meet the essential criteria outlined in the role profile.

Main duties of the job

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust and South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust have come together to provide a collaborative specialist inpatient service. The post holder will join a multi‑disciplinary team and will be based at either Fieldhead Hospital, Wakefield, or Lynfield Mount Hospital, Bradford. There is an expectation that therapists will actively contribute to service development, training and supervision across both sites.

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is also part of the governance and assurance group, helping to ensure the effectiveness of the new model for people in Leeds, although the Trust is no longer a provider of inpatient services.

Our ambition is to develop a West Yorkshire Centre of Excellence across these two units, delivering high‑quality, specialist inpatient care through a truly collaborative partnership approach. We are equally committed to making this a great place to work, and to achieving this, we need passionate and dedicated people to join us.

We are seeking kind, enthusiastic, caring, compassionate and motivated individuals who want to make a real difference to people’s lives. You will share our ambition to serve communities across West Yorkshire and Barnsley, ensuring people can access high‑quality, specialised care as close to home as possible.

Closing Date: 1st June 2026 Shortlisting Date:W/C 2nd June 2026 Interview Date: TBC

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.