Community Healthcare Assistant

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is recruiting a part-time Community Healthcare Assistant for the Central Lancashire District Nursing Service. The role involves delivering skilled nursing care in patients' homes and community settings under the district nursing team, with supervision and access to training and clinical supervision.

The position offers an induction programme, flexible working, and cross-team support, with shifts across a 7-day period between 07:45 and 22:00.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care (or evidence of working towards this)
• Evidence of effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently in community/home settings

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Integrated Neighbourhood/ Locality team under the district nursing team leader to provide holistic nursing care 24/7
• Support patients in their homes and other community settings under supervision to ensure safe, effective care
• Assist other health care professionals in delivering high-quality care in the locality population

Education

NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care

effective interpersonal skills

Job description

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Community Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 09 November 2026

This role is part time hours and therefore not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and be able to maintain that right for the duration of employment without sponsorship from the Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic healthcare assistant to work in the Central Lancashire District Nursing Service.

The successful applicant will be responsible for providing skilled nursing care in a variety of settings, and will be part of an innovative, dynamic district nursing team.

We are looking for experienced healthcare assistants who are patient and family focused, with excellent communication skills and an interest in community district nursing. If you identify with our patient centred vision of care and enjoy working in partnership with the local community, come and join us.

You will be offered a robust induction programme tailored to your developmental needs, regular clinical supervision and the opportunity to access a broad range of training opportunities.

We require flexible, self-motivated individuals, the post is a part-time role covering shifts over a 7 day period between the hours of 07.45 and 22.00

Main duties of the job

To work as part of the Integrated Neighbourhood/ Locality team under the direction of the district nursing team leader and manager, supporting the provision of high quality holistic nursing care to patients, 24 hours a day 7 days a week

The Health Care Assistant will work with and without direct supervision of a registered nurse providing care to patients in their own homes and other community settings, as delegated by the district nursing team leader following appropriate training and supervision to ensure clinical competence and safe effective care

To support other health care professionals in the provision of high quality care in the locality population

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.

Benefits

• 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.
• The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.

Explore our full wellbeing offer here: Keeping our workforce well

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 in Health and social Care (or evidence of working towards this)

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Health and Safety and Risk Management
• Knowledge of Lone Working and associated risk management

Experience

• Experience in a care setting

Skills and Abilities

• Evidence of effective interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently in community 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 name

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

£25,760 to £27,476 a yearper annum pro rata