Health Support Worker in Leeds inLeeds PUBLISHED WED 12 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
Band 3: £24,937 to £26,598 a year pa
PERMANENT
NO SPONSORSHIP
Job description
Job summary
The Yorkshire Centre for Eating Disorders is seeking to recruit a enthusiastic and motivated Band 3 Health Support Worker to join Ward 6 inpatient service, which is part of the CONNECT service.The ward is a 14 bedded ward offering treatment to patients who are resident in the Leeds, Wakefield, Kirklees, Calderdale and Bradford areas.The service offers inpatient assessment and treatment for patients with a diagnosed eating disorder. Working closely with the CONNECT community team to provide seamless care.Our aims are to manage significant physical risk and to manage this affectively. Offer a variety of evidence based psychological therapies and practical interventions. This will be in the form of individual sessions, and group work, all offered and led by all members of the MDT.Our care is person centred, and care planning individualised to meet patient need.Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if the maximum number of applications is reached
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for being part of a care team and carrying out interventions with supervision from the clinical team to support patient's on-going recovery.If you have
Experience
of working with this client group, or on a mental health ward, or CAMHS unit, and are looking for a new challenge then this may be what you have been looking for.A period of induction, training and support will be offered. We are keen to hear from candidates who have a genuine interest and empathy in working with individuals with eating disorders and associated complex needs.The service is committed to individuals own personal CPD and you will be supported through the Trusts supervision and appraisal systems.Specific training will be provided where necessary.If you feel you are seeking a new challenge, feel passionate about supporting patients and their families on a journey of recovery, keen to learn new skills and share new
Experience
s, then do contact the service for more information, and a visit would be advisable.If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.
About us
The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.We also have a bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.Applicants should be aware that individuals requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust only provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles(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.
Details
Date posted
12 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
173-51425-EDRS
Job location
sEating Disorders ConnectLeedsLS14 6UH
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties include:Physical health monitoringPatient meal supportPatient observationsPatient psychological supportCo-facilitation of patient groupsRisk managementLiaison with friends & family membersDaily ward adminPatient documentationTo find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and
Experience
youll need, look at the
Job description
&
Person Specification
attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply.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.All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.
Job description
Experience
youll need, look at the
Job description
&
Person Specification
Experience
EssentialHas
Experience
of working with ED patients or worked on a CAMHS unit or mental health ward.
Qualifications
EssentialMinimum L2/L3 qualification in Health & Social Care or commitment to achieve within 6 months of commencement. Equivalent skills knowledge and
Experience
will also be considered.'Values, knowledge and
Experience
EssentialDemonstrates a genuine interest in working with the client groupDemonstrates personal values that are in line with the trust and service valuesDemonstrates a good understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a HSW.
Person Specification
Experience
EssentialHas
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
The Yorkshire Centre for Eating Disorders is seeking to recruit a enthusiastic and motivated Band 3 Health Support Worker to join Ward 6 inpatient service, which is part of the CONNECT service.The ward is a 14 bedded ward offering treatment to patients who are resident in the Leeds, Wakefield, Kirklees, Calderdale and Bradford areas.The service offers inpatient assessment and treatment for patients with a diagnosed eating disorder. Working closely with the CONNECT community team to provide seamless care.Our aims are to manage significant physical risk and to manage this affectively. Offer a variety of evidence based psychological therapies and practical interventions. This will be in the form of individual sessions, and group work, all offered and led by all members of the MDT.Our care is person centred, and care planning individualised to meet patient need.Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if the maximum number of applications is reached
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for being part of a care team and carrying out interventions with supervision from the clinical team to support patient's on-going recovery.If you have
Experience
of working with this client group, or on a mental health ward, or CAMHS unit, and are looking for a new challenge then this may be what you have been looking for.A period of induction, training and support will be offered. We are keen to hear from candidates who have a genuine interest and empathy in working with individuals with eating disorders and associated complex needs.The service is committed to individuals own personal CPD and you will be supported through the Trusts supervision and appraisal systems.Specific training will be provided where necessary.If you feel you are seeking a new challenge, feel passionate about supporting patients and their families on a journey of recovery, keen to learn new skills and share new
Experience
s, then do contact the service for more information, and a visit would be advisable.If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.
About us
The Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (LYPFT) is the main provider of Mental Health and Learning Disability services in Leeds. We also provide specialist inpatient services in York and some highly specialised services across the country. As a teaching trust with strong links to local universities, we are a centre of excellence for teaching, research and development.There are many benefits of working for LYPFT including fantastic employee wellbeing support, 27 - 33 days annual leave, flexible working and remote working arrangements, the NHS Pension Scheme, coaching, support and opportunities for career development and training and education support alongside a range of exclusive discounts and payment schemes including for cars, extra leave days and more NHS Discount Offers.We also have a bank department, offering variety of roles in nursing, allied health professions, healthcare support worker and administration clerical. Permanent employees are automatically added to bank.Applicants should be aware that individuals requiring a visa to work in the UK, the Trust only provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles(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.
Details
Date posted
12 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year pa
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
173-51425-EDRS
Job location
sEating Disorders ConnectLeedsLS14 6UH
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties include:Physical health monitoringPatient meal supportPatient observationsPatient psychological supportCo-facilitation of patient groupsRisk managementLiaison with friends & family membersDaily ward adminPatient documentationTo find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and
Experience
youll need, look at the
Job description
&
Person Specification
attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment. This document provides you with information to help you apply.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.All our information is available in accessible formats. Please contact the Recruitment team to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.
Job description
Experience
youll need, look at the
Job description
&
Person Specification
Experience
EssentialHas
Experience
of working with ED patients or worked on a CAMHS unit or mental health ward.
Qualifications
EssentialMinimum L2/L3 qualification in Health & Social Care or commitment to achieve within 6 months of commencement. Equivalent skills knowledge and
Experience
will also be considered.'Values, knowledge and
Experience
EssentialDemonstrates a genuine interest in working with the client groupDemonstrates personal values that are in line with the trust and service valuesDemonstrates a good understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a HSW.
Person Specification
Experience
EssentialHas
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 Support Worker:
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To work as a Health Support Worker (HSW) in the UK, you need a combination of skills, knowledge, and personal qualities. Here are some essential skills and attributes required for the role:
Essential Skills:
1. Communication Skills:
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, their families, and healthcare professionals.
- Good listening skills to understand patients' needs and concerns.
2. Empathy and Compassion:
- Understanding and being sensitive to the emotional and physical needs of patients.
- Providing support in a caring and respectful manner.
3. Teamwork:
- Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals as part of a multidisciplinary team.
4. Practical Care Skills:
- Experience or training in personal care tasks (e.g., bathing, dressing, feeding).
- Knowledge of basic first aid and health and safety practices.
5. Organizational Skills:
- Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
6. Problem-Solving Skills:
- Capability to assess situations, understand patients' needs, and find solutions to challenges in care.
7. Emotional Resilience:
- Coping with the emotional demands of working with patients, including those with chronic or terminal illnesses.
8. Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations:
- Awareness of relevant health and safety standards and infection control measures.
9. Record Keeping and Reporting Skills:
- Ability to accurately document patient care activities and report any concerns to healthcare professionals.
10. Basic IT Skills:
- Familiarity with using electronic patient records and other digital tools.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Healthcare Qualifications: While not always required, a qualification such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care can be beneficial.
- Experience in a Care Setting: Previous experience in healthcare or social care settings is often preferred.
- Training in Manual Handling: Understanding safe moving and handling techniques.
Personal Qualities:
- Patience: Ability to remain calm and patient in challenging situations.
- Adaptability: Willingness to adapt to changes in procedures or patient needs.
- Respect for Diversity: Understanding and respecting patients from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Additional Considerations:
- Background Checks: Successful applicants typically need to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to ensure safety in working with vulnerable individuals.
- Mandatory Training: Completion of certain training, such as safeguarding, may be required by employers.
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