Healthcare Assistant

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust; Dalton-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider is looking for a compassionate Band 3 Health Care Assistant to join their team at the Dova Unit, Furness General Hospital. The role involves supporting patients' individual care plans, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring their safety and dignity. Qualifications include NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care and experience in a care setting. This is a permanent, full-time position with an annual salary between £24,937 and £26,598.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care setting is essential.
• Skills to deliver personal care are required.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively supporting patients according to their care plans.
• Contribute to ongoing support of patients and their carers.
• Assist in the protection of patients following safeguarding procedures.
• Help maintain health, safety, and security of patients.
• Accurately manage information related to care services.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

IT skills

Understanding of confidentiality

Education

NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Job Summary

Entry-level Band 3 roles will not be eligible for sponsorship as they do not meet the minimum salary threshold set by the Home Office. Are you passionate about making a difference in mental health care? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Band 3 Health Care Assistant to join our team at the Dova Unit, Dane Garth, Furness General Hospital. Our mental health services are designed to meet the holistic needs of service users, patients, and carers, while fostering a supportive environment for staff development and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively within the MDT, supporting patients according to their individual care plans on a rotational shift system.
• Contribute to the ongoing support of patients and their carers, promoting dignity, respect, and recovery.
• Assist in the protection of patients from abuse, following safeguarding procedures at all times.
• Help maintain the health, safety, and security of patients and their environment.
• Accurately obtain, transmit, and store information relating to the delivery of care services.

About Us

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across the 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 partners in Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton. Flexible working is encouraged: term time, part time, compressed hours, flexi‑time and career breaks are possible. Applicants should state their preferred working pattern on the application form and discuss it at interview.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

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

Essential Knowledge

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

Essential Experience

• Experience in a care setting.
• Skills to deliver personal care.

Essential Skills and Abilities

• Evidence of effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently in a community setting.
• Ability to use IT systems.
• Understanding of confidentiality.

Recruitment Details

Date posted: 25 October 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full‑time
Reference number: 351‑BAY839‑SRP
Location: Dova Unit, Dane Garth, Furness General Hospital, Barrow-in‑Furness, LA14 4LF

Contact Information

Employer name: Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Dova Unit, Dane Garth, Furness General Hospital, Barrow-in‑Furness, LA14 4LF
Website: https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions.