Community Support Worker - Assertive Outreach Team

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Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust Community Support Worker - Assertive Outreach Team

The closing date is 18 November 2026

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Job summary

A rare opportunity has arisen for a person who is passionate in the delivery of care to people with Mental Health problems, within the Assertive Outreach Team.

You will support qualified members of the team in the delivery of care plans, support patients to engage in social activities to promote good mental health.

You will be involved in the review of care it's delivery and the development of new care plans

Closing date: 18/11/26

Shortlist: 19/11/26

Interviews: 25 and 26/11/26

Main duties of the job

To assist in the delivery and evaluation of care and treatment prescribed by team members within the level of own authority and personal capabilities. To support and work directly with carers and clients where appropriate, by providing information, advice and practical assistance as part of a specific care plan in their own homes or other settings.

Recognize, report and record observations where necessary of any significant change in patients' behavior, mood, or activities of daily living.

Provide timely appropriate, accurate and concise information both written and verbal to other team members.

Attendance at and contribute to meetings as required.

Maintain a working knowledge of complimentary service provisions.

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 > 4500A 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.Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible.

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

453-26-8399629

Job locations

Meridian House

Bradford Road

Keighley

BD21 4AD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more 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 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 responsibilities

Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more 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 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• National Vocational Qualifications in Care to level 3, or to achieve this within 12 months.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people who have mental health problems.
• To be able to use own initiative and respond appropriately to a wide range of unfamiliar situations.

Desirable

• Experience of multi-disciplinary working
• Involvement in a multi-cultural environment

Knowledge

Essential

• Verbal and written communication must be articulate and meaningful.

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Good listening and attending skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work independently with indirect supervision

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• National Vocational Qualifications in Care to level 3, or to achieve this within 12 months.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people who have mental health problems.
• To be able to use own initiative and respond appropriately to a wide range of unfamiliar situations.

Desirable

• Experience of multi-disciplinary working
• Involvement in a multi-cultural environment

Knowledge

Essential

• Verbal and written communication must be articulate and meaningful.

Skills

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Good listening and attending skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work independently with indirect supervision

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

Employer name

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Meridian House

Bradford Road

Keighley

BD21 4AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Meridian House

Bradford Road

Keighley

BD21 4AD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/current-vacancies/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team leader

Sharon Jackson

[email protected]

07525872399

Details

Date posted

05 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

453-26-8399629

Job locations

Meridian House

Bradford Road

Keighley

BD21 4AD

United Kingdom

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