Healthcare Support Worker | Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 09 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £24,937 - £26,598 per annum pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 08 January 2026 |
| Location: | East Lancs, BB10 2PQ |
| Company: | Lancashire Care Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7669700/351-PEN1004-BD-HCSW |
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 aStudent 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).
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 Tuesday 23 Dec 2025