Health Care Support Worker

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust; Kendal; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in the UK is seeking a candidate with at least six months experience in mental health settings. The role requires the individual to work shifts covering 24 hours, seven days a week, and to engage fully in staff development processes. Flexibility in working patterns is encouraged for a positive work/life balance.

Qualifications

• Ideally you should have at least six months previous experience of working within mental health settings or in a care setting.
• You should be able to demonstrate understanding of mental health issues.

Responsibilities

• Work shifts covering 24 hours, seven days a week.

Job description

Overview

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. Ideally you should have at least six months previous experience of working within mental health settings or in a care setting. You should be able to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of the issues that contribute to individuals experiencing mental health difficulties.

We are committed to staff development and provide encouragement and support to staff to continue their lifelong learning. We are also passionate about the supervision process. You will be expected to fully engage in the process for yourself and provide support to others as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• The successful post holder will be expected to work shifts covering 24 hours, seven days a week.

Qualifications and Experience

• Ideally you should have at least six months previous experience of working within mental health settings or in a care setting.
• You should be able to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of the issues that contribute to individuals experiencing mental health difficulties.

About the Trust

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area.

Flexible Working

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages 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, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.