Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Health Care Support Worker

The closing date is 23 February 2026

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.

Wesham Rehabilitation centre is advertising an exciting post within Mental Health Rehabilitation clinical pathways, with this will be a great opportunity for individuals to work as part of this team and initiative.

Wesham rehabilitation centre provides a model of rehabilitation care for 24 males which focuses on empowering the service user to gain or recover their confidence and skills that promote independence, autonomy and encourage hope for the future, whilst in recovery of a mental health illness. Encouraging the skills necessary to transition back into a community setting.

Main duties of the job

Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) the post holder will 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 complex and challenging mental health needs. The post holder will be required to use their initiative when working on the wards 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

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

09 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-FYL685-SRP

Job locations

Wesham Rehabilitation Centre

Mowbreck Lane

Preston

PR4 3HA

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/Qualifications

Essential

Can demonstrate the skills and knowledge gained through work (paid/unpaid) in a care setting and an interest in completing NVQ Level III or Higher in Health and Social Care OR Currently hold a NVQ Level III or Higher in Health and Social Care or QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care.

Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrates an understanding of the issues surrounding mental illness and person centred recovery.2
Understands their duties and responsibilities under the Data Protection Act with regard to patient confidentiality.
Can demonstrate competent IT skills.

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.
Up to date or working knowledge of de-escalation techniques.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

Can demonstrate the skills and knowledge gained through work (paid/unpaid) in a care setting and an interest in completing NVQ Level III or Higher in Health and Social Care OR Currently hold a NVQ Level III or Higher in Health and Social Care or QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care.

Knowledge

Essential

Demonstrates an understanding of the issues surrounding mental illness and person centred recovery.2
Understands their duties and responsibilities under the Data Protection Act with regard to patient confidentiality.
Can demonstrate competent IT skills.

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.
Up to date or working knowledge of de-escalation techniques.

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

Wesham Rehabilitation Centre

Mowbreck Lane

Preston

PR4 3HA

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wesham Rehabilitation Centre

Mowbreck Lane

Preston

PR4 3HA

Employer's website

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