Health Care Support Worker in Bradford inBradford PUBLISHED FRI 7 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
Band 3: £24,937 to £26,598 a year Per Annum Pro Rata
PERMANENT
NO SPONSORSHIP
Job description
Job summary
Are you enthusiastic and committed to delivering high quality compassionate care to people in their own home , if so then a health care support worker role in community nursing is the ideal job for you.We have vacancies in the North locality of BradfordAs a Health care support worker you will work as part of the planned care community nursing service delivering care to people living in their own home environment .We will support you to develop skills that will enable you to carry out a variety of interventions, appropriately delegated by a clinician in the team. You will be given full training in wound care , diabetes management including insulin administration, you will also support patients who require support with enteral feeding regimes and medication administration . These are a few examples of the types of skills you will be developing with a comprehensive training package underpinning these skillsThe successful candidate will have
Experience
of working with patients ideally in the community setting and appropriate NVQ or equivalent
Qualifications
or
Experience
.As an agile worker you will need to be able to move around independently and in a timely manner as you will be visiting patients in their own home.Closing- 21st November 2025Shortlisting- 24th November 2025Interview- TBC
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the Adult Community Nursing Services over a 7 day period.Ensuring high quality health care is delivered to patients in their homes as an integrated part of the mainstream Integrated District Nursing service. To work in collaboration with the wider Primary Health Care team, whilst participating in the assessment of health needs and delivering of care to the practice population. The service is delivered over a seven day rota. with a shift range from 8- 9pm 7 days a weekWe have great development opportunities for our Health care support workers supporting apprenticeship programmes to undertake pre registration training to be come a registered nurse or Nursing associate.This position is not eligible for sponsorship set by theHome Officeand theskilled 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.
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -We Care- We act with respect and empathy, and always value differenceWe Listen- We understand people's views and respond to their individual needsWe Deliver- We develop and provide excellent services and support our partnersWe will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :Increase mileage rates for > 3500A wide range of health and wellbeing support packagesA range of internal and external development and learning opportunitiesPlus many more.We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received
Details
Date posted
November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per Annum Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
453-25-7602286
Job location
sNew MillVictoria Road, SaltaireBradfordBD18 3LD
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached
Job description
and
Person Specification
for more
Details
about this role.Right to Work in the UKApplicants 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 Trusts 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.
Job description
Job description
and
Person Specification
for more
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialGCSE Maths and EnglishNVQ Level 3 in H/S Care or equivalentCare Certificate or be willing to complete within 10weeks of start dateDesirableCalderdale CompetenciesPhlebotomy skillsBasic Wound Care
Experience
Essential
Experience
of working in an employed appropriate care role.Desirable
Experience
of working with patients with long term conditionsWound care
Experience
of working in a community care setting
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer
Details
Are you enthusiastic and committed to delivering high quality compassionate care to people in their own home , if so then a health care support worker role in community nursing is the ideal job for you.We have vacancies in the North locality of BradfordAs a Health care support worker you will work as part of the planned care community nursing service delivering care to people living in their own home environment .We will support you to develop skills that will enable you to carry out a variety of interventions, appropriately delegated by a clinician in the team. You will be given full training in wound care , diabetes management including insulin administration, you will also support patients who require support with enteral feeding regimes and medication administration . These are a few examples of the types of skills you will be developing with a comprehensive training package underpinning these skillsThe successful candidate will have
Experience
of working with patients ideally in the community setting and appropriate NVQ or equivalent
Qualifications
or
Experience
.As an agile worker you will need to be able to move around independently and in a timely manner as you will be visiting patients in their own home.Closing- 21st November 2025Shortlisting- 24th November 2025Interview- TBC
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the Adult Community Nursing Services over a 7 day period.Ensuring high quality health care is delivered to patients in their homes as an integrated part of the mainstream Integrated District Nursing service. To work in collaboration with the wider Primary Health Care team, whilst participating in the assessment of health needs and delivering of care to the practice population. The service is delivered over a seven day rota. with a shift range from 8- 9pm 7 days a weekWe have great development opportunities for our Health care support workers supporting apprenticeship programmes to undertake pre registration training to be come a registered nurse or Nursing associate.This position is not eligible for sponsorship set by theHome Officeand theskilled 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.
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -We Care- We act with respect and empathy, and always value differenceWe Listen- We understand people's views and respond to their individual needsWe Deliver- We develop and provide excellent services and support our partnersWe will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :Increase mileage rates for > 3500A wide range of health and wellbeing support packagesA range of internal and external development and learning opportunitiesPlus many more.We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received
Details
Date posted
November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per Annum Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
453-25-7602286
Job location
sNew MillVictoria Road, SaltaireBradfordBD18 3LD
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached
Job description
and
Person Specification
for more
Details
about this role.Right to Work in the UKApplicants 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 Trusts 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.
Job description
Job description
and
Person Specification
for more
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialGCSE Maths and EnglishNVQ Level 3 in H/S Care or equivalentCare Certificate or be willing to complete within 10weeks of start dateDesirableCalderdale CompetenciesPhlebotomy skillsBasic Wound Care
Experience
Essential
Experience
of working in an employed appropriate care role.Desirable
Experience
of working with patients with long term conditionsWound care
Experience
of working in a community care setting
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Employer
Details
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Useful skills for a Health Care Support Worker:
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To work as a Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) in the UK, you need a combination of interpersonal, practical, and administrative skills. Specific requirements may vary depending on the setting (e.g., hospitals, community care, residential homes), but generally, the following skills and qualities are important:
Essential Skills:
1. Communication Skills:
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
- Active listening and clear verbal/written communication.
2. Empathy and Compassion:
- Understanding and sensitivity to the needs and feelings of patients.
- Ability to provide emotional support and encouragement.
3. Personal Care Skills:
- Experience or ability to assist patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility.
- Understanding of infection control and hygiene standards.
4. Teamwork:
- Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare teams and follow directions from nurses and other professionals.
5. Observation Skills:
- Keen observational skills to recognize changes in patients' conditions and report them accurately.
6. Organizational Skills:
- Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and maintain records.
7. Problem-Solving Skills:
- Ability to think critically and adapt to changing situations or patient needs.
8. Technical Skills:
- Familiarity with healthcare technology and equipment, such as monitoring devices or electronic health records.
Qualifications:
- Educational Background: While formal qualifications may not always be necessary, GCSEs in English, mathematics, and science can be beneficial.
- Training and Certification: Completing relevant training courses or certifications (e.g., Care Certificate) can enhance your employability.
- Experience: Previous experience in care settings, whether voluntary or paid, can be advantageous.
Personal Qualities:
- Patience and Resilience: Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and manage the demands of the role.
- Flexibility: Willingness to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Respect for Diversity: Understanding and valuing the diverse backgrounds and needs of patients and colleagues.
Continuous Professional Development:
Engaging in continuous training and development can help you keep up with best practices and improve your skill set. Many employers offer further training and opportunities for career progression.
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