Job summary Closing Date: 28.02.2025 (this may change dependent on response) Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 03.03.2025 Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: commencing 17.03.2025 Are you an experienced Health Care Support Worker with a background in caring for children with complex health needs? Would you like to work in a varied community role with lots of learning opportunities? Do you have a car and a current full UK/ EU driving Licence? (Essential) If you have answered yes to all of these questions this exciting opportunity could be for you. Main duties of the job The Children's Continuing care team is a service within Bradford, supporting families with children who have complex health needs. The service allows families some much needed respite time. We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced health care support worker to join our friendly team. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills, be trustworthy and professional. Experience of working with children with complex needs is essential, including experience of non-invasive ventilation and tracheostomy care. Some awareness of the management of life limiting conditions would also be beneficial. About us The successful applicant will work independently in the child's home or other selected areas to provide an excellent level of professional care to these children and their families. The care delivered will encompass meeting clinical needs and also providing play and social interaction There will be many opportunities for development and an expectation to take on new challenges. An extensive training and development package will be provided to ensure you are both competent and confident in supporting children within their own home environment. The successful applicant will have a positive attitude towards their work and be well subscribed to the Bradford Teaching Hospitals corporate trust values. A minimum of NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) is essential and ideally 'L3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship/NVQ Level 3' (or equivalent) There will be an opportunity to undertake further learning alongside the role to complete 'L3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship' if needed. This will be done alongside the role 1 day a week within the trust. subject to availability Whilst undertaking the 'L3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship', a trainee band 4, salary would be paid at 75% of band 4 agenda for change. Upon completion salary will be adjusted to Band 4 agenda for change. Date posted 14 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year Per annum (pro rata) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 389-24-6739329-A Job locations Bradford Teaching Hospitals Bradford BD9 6RJ Job description Job responsibilities Please note - A current full UK/ EU driving licence and access to a vehicle to carry out duties and attend meetings at multiple sites is essential. For more information on this exciting opportunity, please contact Clare Moore (Team Leader) by email: Clare.Moorebthft.nhs.uk Job description Job responsibilities Please note - A current full UK/ EU driving licence and access to a vehicle to carry out duties and attend meetings at multiple sites is essential. For more information on this exciting opportunity, please contact Clare Moore (Team Leader) by email: Clare.Moorebthft.nhs.uk Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working with children/ young people Experience with working with people with complex needs/ learning disabilities Desirable Experience of working in a hospital / health setting Experience of working in partnership with parents and carers Skills Essential To be self-motivated with excellent interpersonal and communication skills Able to work as a team member Organised approach to work which supports working unsupervised Ability to communicate clearly in English both verbally and in writing at a high level Knowledge Essential Awareness of Child Protection issues/safeguarding Understanding of equality & diversity issues within the Bradford & Airedale district Qualifications Essential NVQ L3 or a willingness to undertake NVQ L2 or equivalent Desirable Care Certificate ( commitment to complete within the trust if not already a recipient is Essential) Maths/English GCSE grade C or above or equivalent ( Key Skills Level 2 or Functional skills level 2) Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working with children/ young people Experience with working with people with complex needs/ learning disabilities Desirable Experience of working in a hospital / health setting Experience of working in partnership with parents and carers Skills Essential To be self-motivated with excellent interpersonal and communication skills Able to work as a team member Organised approach to work which supports working unsupervised Ability to communicate clearly in English both verbally and in writing at a high level Knowledge Essential Awareness of Child Protection issues/safeguarding Understanding of equality & diversity issues within the Bradford & Airedale district Qualifications Essential NVQ L3 or a willingness to undertake NVQ L2 or equivalent Desirable Care Certificate ( commitment to complete within the trust if not already a recipient is Essential) Maths/English GCSE grade C or above or equivalent ( Key Skills Level 2 or Functional skills level 2) 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Bradford Teaching Hospitals Bradford BD9 6RJ Employer's website https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)