Job summary

We are looking to recruit a health support worker to join the West Older Peoples Community Mental Health Team working from Poplar house in Armley.

The successful candidate will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, working closely with other community and inpatient mental health services.

As a Health Support Worker you will deliver a range of care interventions, providing a high standard of care for Older People within a community setting.

This will include delivering care in line with agreed care plans under the supervision of a qualified member of staff.

You will be required to work independently with service users, for which you will receive regular supervision.

The successful candidate will also be supported in their professional development.

The Older Peoples Community Mental Health Team provides care and treatment Mon-Fri 9-5, 5 days a week.

Main duties of the job

As a Health Support Worker, you will be expected to work with patients, carers and the Multi- Disciplinary Team to provide care to people with mental health needs and/or dementia within their homes.

Although working under supervision you will be implementing interventions on your own.

Being passionate about this age group and demonstrating a calm and confident approach is essential.

Experience in mental health and dementia would be desirable but not essential as you will be working under supervision and training is available.

You will have excellent communication skills and will show that you have the ability to form and sustain therapeutic relationships with people with mental health needs and/or dementia.

The role requires the candidate to support the care, assessment, interventions and activities for service users mainly in their own homes and environments.

Being a car driver and access to a car is essential.

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

03 July 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

173-16826-OPS-B

Job locations

CMHT OPS West

Leeds

LS12 3QE

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Attached to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.

To 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 theCandidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment.

This document provides you with information to help you apply.
Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Attached to this advert is our candidates guide to values-based recruitment and supporting guidance on how to make a successful application.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Recruitment Team or see the attached candidate guide to reasonable adjustments.

To 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 theCandidate Guide to Values Based Recruitment.

This document provides you with information to help you apply.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential
• Experience of working with a range of older people with complex mental health needs, dementia and/or frailty in a hospital inpatient or a community mental health setting.

• Experience of working in the community within a mental health setting.

Knowledge

Essential
• Knowledge and experience of supporting service users with planned psychosocial interventions.

Skills

Essential
• Holds a UK driving licence and has access to a car.

• Demonstrate a desire to work with older adults.

Values

Desirable
• Tell us about a time when you spotted something small going wrong and did something to stop it becoming a bigger issue.
• Tell us about a time when you spotted something small going wrong and did something to stop it becoming a bigger issue.
• Tell us about a time when you showed someone kindness or understanding.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential
• Experience of working with a range of older people with complex mental health needs, dementia and/or frailty in a hospital inpatient or a community mental health setting.

• Experience of working in the community within a mental health setting.

Knowledge

Essential
• Knowledge and experience of supporting service users with planned psychosocial interventions.

Skills

Essential
• Holds a UK driving licence and has access to a car.

• Demonstrate a desire to work with older adults.

Values

Desirable
• Tell us about a time when you spotted something small going wrong and did something to stop it becoming a bigger issue.
• Tell us about a time when you spotted something small going wrong and did something to stop it becoming a bigger issue.
• Tell us about a time when you showed someone kindness or understanding.

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

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

CMHT OPS West

Leeds

LS12 3QE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

CMHT OPS West

Leeds

LS12 3QE

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.leedsandyorkpft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)