Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Support Worker

The closing date is 23 December 2025

Job summary

PLEASE READ: UK VISA & IMMIGRATION

In line with recent UK Government updates, which came into effect 9 April 2025, the minimum salary threshold for Skilled Worker visas, including the Health and Care Visa route, has increased to £25,000 per year. This applies to roles paid in accordance with NHS pay bands, meaning entry-level Band 3 positions no longer meet the criteria for sponsorship.

Applications from individuals on a Student Visa or Graduate Route Visa cannot be progressed, as this role does not meet the current UKVI requirements for sponsorship within these visa categories.

Therefore - If you require visa sponsorship to work in the UK, we will not be able to progress your application on this occasion.All applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK for the duration of the role.

If you have current sponsorship, we will need evidence of 12 months Right to Work in the UK, please provide full details within your application (including VISA Type and duration).

Main duties of the job

There are numerous vacancies for Health Care Assistants across our Woodview and Pendleview sites.

These vacancies are based across our male and female treatment wards, including PICU and our 136 suite.

The post holder will be required to use their initiative when working on the wards/136 suite to implement person centred plans of care and are expected to report any clinical progress or change to the Nurse in Charge.

The post holder will carry out assigned tasks involving direct/indirect service user care and support service users under the supervision of a RN.

About us

When you join us, you'll be making a positive impact on the lives of people by delivering person centred, compassionate care with opportunities for you to learn and develop throughout your career.

The post holder will deliver on key responsibilities within the inpatient service:

Provide reassurance and support to patients and carers/family
Enable patients to participate in recreation and leisure activities
Contribute to the support of patients during programmes of care/rehabilitation
Support/enable patients demonstrating equality, kindness and respect
Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations

Date posted

09 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

351-PEN1004-BD-(HCSW)

Job locations

Woodview & Pendleview Sites

East Lancs

BB10 2PQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note - If your application is successful you will be invited to an assessment day which will require in person attendance.

This will be taking place at our Whalley Site, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 9PE on Wednesday 03 December 2025. Further details will be provided at that point.

As we anticipate a high number of applications, we encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity. This vacancy may close early due to demand.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please note - If your application is successful you will be invited to an assessment day which will require in person attendance.

This will be taking place at our Whalley Site, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 9PE on Wednesday 03 December 2025. Further details will be provided at that point.

As we anticipate a high number of applications, we encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity. This vacancy may close early due to demand.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

NVQ Level III or Higher in Health and Social Care or QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care or an interest in completing the above training or can demonstrate the equivalent skills and knowledge gained through work.

Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrates an understanding of the issues surrounding mental illness and person centred recovery
Understands their duties and responsibilities under the Data Protection Act with regard to patient confidentiality

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with service users with mental health problems - for example working in a caring environment such as a nursing home, care home, hospital ward, home carer
Can communicate effectively with a wide range of people which includes patients, carers, nurses, Occupational therapists, Managers, doctors, etc
Experience in an inpatient setting

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

NVQ Level III or Higher in Health and Social Care or QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care or an interest in completing the above training or can demonstrate the equivalent skills and knowledge gained through work.

Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrates an understanding of the issues surrounding mental illness and person centred recovery
Understands their duties and responsibilities under the Data Protection Act with regard to patient confidentiality

Experience

Essential

Experience of working with service users with mental health problems - for example working in a caring environment such as a nursing home, care home, hospital ward, home carer
Can communicate effectively with a wide range of people which includes patients, carers, nurses, Occupational therapists, Managers, doctors, etc
Experience in an inpatient setting

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

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Woodview & Pendleview Sites

East Lancs

BB10 2PQ

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Woodview & Pendleview Sites

East Lancs

BB10 2PQ

Employer's website

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