Mental Health Care Support Worker (Band 3) – Flexible Hours

Lancashire Care Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Band 3 Health Care Support Worker to join a secure mental health care setting at Guild Lodge, Whittingham. The role involves 24/7 shifts across a seven-day week and requires a minimum of six months’ experience in mental health or care settings.

You will work within a multi-disciplinary team, providing compassionate, respectful care, supporting individuals with challenging behaviours, and contributing to training and

Qualifications

• Six months' experience in mental health or care settings.
• Understanding of challenges faced by individuals with mental health difficulties.
• Ability to guide, support, supervise and role-model in challenging situations.
• Strong sense of compassion, respect for others and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Join a multi-disciplinary team delivering care in a secure environment.
• Support and supervise colleagues in responding to challenging behaviours.
• Commitment to flexible working patterns and wellbeing.

Skills

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Job description

Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Band 3 Health Care Support Worker to join a secure mental health care setting at Guild Lodge, Whittingham. The role involves 24/7 shifts across a seven-day week and requires a minimum of six months’ experience in mental health or care settings.

You will work within a multi-disciplinary team, providing compassionate, respectful care, supporting individuals with challenging behaviours, and contributing to training and