Healthcare Assistant

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust; Chorley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A local health care provider in Chorley seeks a motivated Healthcare Assistant focused on elderly care. The successful candidate will provide high-quality holistic care, act as an advocate for patients, and support health care professionals in a dynamic team environment. Applicants must have an NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care and experience in a care setting. Flexible working patterns are considered. Salary is between £24,937 and £26,598 per year for part-time hours.

Benefits

Support for flexible working hours

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Experience in a care setting is essential.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety and Risk Management is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality holistic care to patients.
• Support other health care professionals in delivering care.
• Advocate for patients and communicate their needs.

Skills

Effective interpersonal skills

Understanding of confidentiality

Basic clinical skills

Education

NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Go back Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Assistant

The closing date is 29 January 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare Assistant with a special interest in the care of the elderly. Longridge ward at Cuerden is a 15 bedded unit that focuses on providing high quality care for patients from within the local adult population with sub-acute health care needs. We are a step up/step down facility that supports recovery and recuperation following medical and surgical illness and also provides palliative/end of life care and manages the planning of complex discharge packages.

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced health care assistant to join our team. You will need to be committed to delivering a high standard of care and support change management. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator who will motivate, inspire and promote patient safety whilst supporting the ward team to achieve its clinical outcomes.

The postholder will be an advocate for our patients and be able to identify changes in need and report these to the nurse in charge/ward sister.

You will be able to complete simple tasks allocated to you on the ward that will support the registered nurses. You will be keen to learn new skills and encourage other staff to adhere to the trust values so that the patients receive holistic care.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of the 24 hour ward based nursing team, under the direct supervision of the ward sister/nurse in charge, providing high quality holistic care to patients.

The Health Care Assistant will work without direct supervision providing care to patients in the ward setting, as delegated by the nurse in charge 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 ward setting.

Feedback to the registered practitioner any changes in patients condition that indicate reassessment of care needs.

Support the patients to achieve their optimum potential by promoting independence and self-care as appropriate.

Work with other health care colleagues, voluntary and statutory organisation to ensure that the holistic needs of parties are met wherever possible.

To act as an advocate to facilitate the views and choices expressed by patients and their carers.

Work in a professional manner providing high-quality patient care.

Maintain effective communication both with and outside of the clinical team to ensure that patient needs are met.

To communicate with patients and carers to maximise their involvement and understanding of their condition, care and treatment.

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.

Job responsibilities

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 a Student 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). We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.

For informal discussions please contact:

Amanda Chritchlow, Ward Manager on 01772 777328

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

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

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Health and Safety and Risk Management

Experience

• Experience in a care setting.

Skills and Abilities

• Evidence of effective interpersonal skills
• Understanding of confidentiality
• Experience & knowledge of basic clinical skills

work related

• The ward operates 24 hours per day, 7 days per week including night duty

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

Address

Longridge Ward on Cuerden

Chorley and South Ribble Hospital, Preston Road,

£24,937 to £26,598 a yearsubject to confirmation (pro rata for part time hours)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

351-CEN2409-TG

Job locations

Longridge Ward on Cuerden

Chorley and South Ribble Hospital, Preston Road,