Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Health Care Support Worker

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Job summary

In line with recent UK Government updates, please be aware that from 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.If you require visa sponsorship to work in the UK, you will be asked to provide further information during the application process to confirm that you meet the updated eligibility requirements.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of healthcare support worker (HCA) on Shakespeare ward, at band 3.

This post is ideal for highly motivated and compassionate individuals who want to deliver high standards of care to individuals on a female acute ward. Interventions expected of successful applicants included spending 1:1 time with patients, using compassion and empathy to help in challenging situations, supporting the wider team in areas such as infection prevention and control and proactively spending time delivering patient centred activities on the ward, among other things.

Due to high number of applications this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised closing date.

Main duties of the job

Whilst working on the Mental Health Unit you will be required to:-

Work as an integrated member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), working within a rotational shift system to support patients according to their care needs, some of whom may present with problematic or challenging behaviour.

Contribute to, and participate in the on- going support of patients and their carers. Contribute to the protection of patients, from abuse. Contribute to the health, safety and security of patients and their environment. Obtain, transmit and store information relating to the delivery of a care service.

About us

LSCFT values diversity and inclusion, recognising that talent from varied backgrounds creates a flexible, creative, and effective workforce. We actively challenge discrimination and welcome applications from all, regardless of age, disability (including those with experience of accessing or caring for someone who has accessed mental health or learning disability services), ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, or sexual orientation.

Our aim is to reflect the communities we serve, so we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups. If you'd like to discuss your application, please ask.

We also welcome individuals with lived experience relevant to the role or service area, as your insight brings authenticity to our services.

LSCFT support flexible working, we believe that a positive work/life balance benefits NHS employees through improved health and wellbeing. We would consider working patterns such as term time, part time, compressed hours and flexi-time.

Date posted

04 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

351-FYL679-SRP

Job locations

The Harbour - Shakespeare Ward

Windmill Rise

Blackpool

FY4 4FE

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Education/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 (paid/unpaid).

Knowledge

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

Working in a caring environment. For example, nursing home, care home, hospital ward, home carer etc.
Up to date or working knowledge of de-escalation techniques, Control and restraint and Management of Violence and Aggression (MOVA).

Person Specification

Education/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 (paid/unpaid).

Knowledge

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

Working in a caring environment. For example, nursing home, care home, hospital ward, home carer etc.
Up to date or working knowledge of de-escalation techniques, Control and restraint and Management of Violence and Aggression (MOVA).

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

The Harbour - Shakespeare Ward

Windmill Rise

Blackpool

FY4 4FE

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Harbour - Shakespeare Ward

Windmill Rise

Blackpool

FY4 4FE

Employer's website

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