Healthcare Support Worker

NHS; Louth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust is recruiting Health Care Support Workers (Band 3) for Archer Ward in Louth on a fixed-term 12-month contract. The role covers 37.5 hours per week with day and night shifts. The salary ranges from £25,760 to £27,476 per annum, pro rata, with a closing date of 16/11/2026.

We value compassionate, collaborative and innovative care delivered with patients at the heart of everything we do, and we support staff balance between work and home life.

Qualifications

• Must have vocational level 3 or equivalent experience in a relevant subject.
• Minimum Level 2 GCSE English and Maths; ICT basics expected.
• Commitment to CPD and ongoing competency development.
• Evidence of Care Certificate or willingness to achieve on joining.
• Typing/word processing skills or qualification.
• Knowledge of NHS IT systems/applications.
• Experience delivering care in a healthcare setting.
• Clinical experience supporting patients in a healthcare team.
• Understanding of the Code of Conduct for care workers.
• Experience working in a team within health services.

Responsibilities

• Support Archer Ward on a 37.5 hour week rota, including day and night shifts.
• Provide holistic, person-centred care to increase independence and health outcomes.
• Collaborate with the care team and external organisations to ensure quality service.
• Maintain accurate patient records and report changes promptly.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Motivated and positive

Rotational shift experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Vocational Level 3 in a relevant subject

GCSE English and Maths Level 2

CPD commitment

Care Certificate evidence

Typing/word processing skills

NHS IT systems knowledge

Experience in care setting

Clinical healthcare experience

Code of Conduct understanding

Team collaboration in healthcare

Job description

Main area Health Care Grade Band 3 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (From 2nd November 2026 to 2nd November 2027) Hours

• Full time
• Part time
• Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (Days and night shifts) Job ref 818-CYP437-A

Site Louth Hospital Town Louth Salary £25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 16/11/2026 23:59

We recognise that outstanding care can only be delivered through our people. We want to attract people who can help us deliver our vision. We want in return to help people achieve what they wish in their careers in the NHS at LCHS.

We are always keen to welcome highly skilled, committed and compassionate individuals to our teams – people who put patients at the heart of everything they do and are ready to help us achieve our vision.

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.

This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.

The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).

Our Group values guide everything we do. They are:

Compassionate - We care about people - Compassionate is the act of showing empathy, kindness, and respect to others, recognising their individual needs and circumstances. It involves listening, understanding, and supporting others in a way that makes them feel valued, safe, and cared for.

Collaborative - We work together as a team - Collaborative is working inclusively and respectfully with others to achieve shared goals. It involves open communication, valuing diverse perspectives, and building trust to create a supportive and effective team environment.

Innovative - We strive to improve - Innovative is the process of exploring new ideas, approaches, and technologies to improve care, services, and working practices. It involves creativity, curiosity, and a willingness to take risks in a safe and supportive environment.

If you believe in them too, then you are ready to join the LCHG team.

We’ve taken great pride in building working environments where staff always feel valued, cared for and part of a team. Without doubt this is a challenging yet very rewarding job that is at the centre of health and care in Lincolnshire - making a positive difference to our patients. We are committed to helping our staff balance their work and home lives and ensure they feel supported, valued and appreciated.

Job overview

Health Care Support Worker – Band 3

Covering Archer Ward

Opportunity for full time post.

We are looking for reliable, flexible Health Care Support workers to work within Archer Ward

Please see job description for more details

Main duties of the job

Health Care Support Worker – Band 3

Archer ward is a 20 bedded ward which provides holistic person centred care that enables individuals to increase independence, improve health outcomes and reduce unnecessary admissions to secondary Care or long term care. This is achieved through timely interventions, rehabilitation, management of long term and limiting conditions and partnership working across the health and social care community.

We also have Palliative Care Beds for people at the end of life by providing holistic person countered care which includes symptom management and the provision of psychological, social, spiritual and practical support.

All staff within the service work in collaboration with the patient, their carer and other statutory and voluntary organisations and agencies.

You must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be highly motivated and positive in your approach to care delivery to ensure we maintain a high quality service delivery to our patients.

Working for our organisation

“Patients first” are Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust values and it is at the heart of everything that we do. Do you share the same values? Are you a registered nurse who is looking for a new challenge? Then this opportunity may be just what you are looking for.

Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust is a vibrant and creative organisation which provides a diverse range of clinical services across Lincolnshire.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be highly motivated and positive in your approach to care delivery to ensure we maintain a high quality service delivery to our patients.

Please see job description for further details

Qualifications

• Vocational Level 3 in a relevant subject or equivalent experience
• Experience and/ or knowledge of delivering care or working in a care setting.
• Minimum Level 2 GCSE level English and Maths or equivalent and possesses a fundamental level of ICT skills.
• Commitment to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and lifelong learning with the ability and willingness to undertake competency-based training both initially and as ongoing requirement for the post to meet service requirements.
• Evidence of the Care Certificate or Commitment to achieve on joining the trust.
• Typing/word processing skills or qualification.
• Evidence of related training
• Understanding of the Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in England
• Previous experience of working in care evironment
• Clinical experience in a healthcare setting undertaking a range of delegated clinical tasks supporting patients.
• Previous experience working in a team in a heath care setting.
• Knowledge and experience of NHS IT systems/applications.
• Experience of rotational shift patterns, to include days and nights.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of observing, monitoring and recording patient activity and health status
• Knowledge of the Trust’s Values expressed in the LCHS Way.
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety, Infection Prevention and Manual Handling

Enjoy a better quality of life in one of the UK's most welcoming counties.

Whether you're taking the first exciting steps in your career, itching for a new challenge or searching for a better place to raise a family, Lincolnshire welcomes everyone.

Discover a range of rewarding health and social care careers in a county that's friendly, fascinating, affordable and brimming with everything you need to live a happy life.

Important Information: All new employees will be subject to a charge if a DBS check is required for the post. The Disclosure & Barring Service application form (formerly CRB) will be provided by LCHS and the fee will be deducted from your salary over a maximum of a 3 month period.

Any existing employees who require a DBS check as part of the application process will be subject to a charge for that DBS check.

We are a Disability Confident employer ensuring that disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.

Support and/or assistance with completing an application form is available from the Human Resources Team by calling 01522 572889.

We encourage and support vaccination update as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.

Candidates are advised to read the attached guidance on using AI technology. When you complete your application, you are required to declare that the information in your application form is true and complete.

Please note, for applicants with previous NHS service: If successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR). This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, LCHS reserves the right to close this advert prior to the closing date.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Alice Altoft/ Laura Powell Job title Clinical Team Lead/ Deputy Clinical Team Lead Telephone number 01507 307688