Healthcare Support Worker | Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 06 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,937 - £26,598 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 06 December 2025 |
| Location: | East Lancs, BB10 2PQ |
| Company: | Lancashire Care Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7601344/351-E-PEN1004-BD-HCSW-B |
Summary
Please note:In line with recent UK Government guidelines, please be aware that from April 2025, the minimum salary threshold for Skilled Worker Visas, including Health & Care Visa Route, has increased to £25,000 per year.
This applies to roles paid in accordance with NHS pay bands, meaningentry level Band 3 positions no longer meet the criteria for sponsorship.
If you require 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.
Please ensure that if you are currently on a UK Visa, that you select the correct details as part of your application and provide the full details of the VIsa i.e. type and date of expiration.
Failure to do so may result in your application being rejected.
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.
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
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.
This advert closes on Thursday 20 Nov 2025