Job Summary
An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, skilled and motivated Support Worker to join our busy Community Mental Health Team for Older Adults. We are looking for someone who enjoys and works well in a team setting and is also able to work independently; is committed to working with older people with mental health needs and is able to work effectively in this demanding role. As a Support Worker you will work alongside senior colleagues to provide assessment & interventions to people with complex mental health needs and dementia. We will provide robust clinical and managerial supervision in order to support the successful candidate in their development. The team serves the population of the Furness Peninsula at the edge of the Lake District and has its base in Barrow-in-Furness. You will be working with an established multi-disciplinary team in patients homes and care homes, therefore ability to travel independently is essential for this post.
Contact Details
For enquiries please contact the following staff: Kaye Warby, Team Leader 01229 404365
Main Duties of the Job
* Undertake a range of therapeutic activities and interventions delegated by the Community Mental Health Practitioner, within the community, or other settings, to focus on the direct needs of service users and their carers.
* Provide support, give time to an allocated group of service users/carers on a one‑to‑one basis, to promote their recovery and maintain them in the community environment.
* Undertake evidence‑based assessments to assist in assessment and delivery of care with the Community Mental Health Practitioner, under supervision of the Community Mental Health Practitioner.
* Assist the Community Mental Health Practitioner to implement an agreed care plan, monitoring progress and providing specific agreed interventions.
* Assist the Community Mental Health Practitioner in monitoring the physical health of service users.
* Record patient information within client records in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
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 would 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 supports 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.
Details
* Date posted: 12 February 2026
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 3
* Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rata (subject to confirmation)
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Part‑time
* Reference number: 351-BAY916-MS
* Job locations: Dane Garth, Furness General Hospital; Dalton Lane, Barrow‑in‑Furness; LA14 4LF
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Good standard of education or equivalent experience
* Completion of Care Certificate or willingness to undertake this
Essential Knowledge
* Knowledge and understanding of mental health conditions
* Knowledge of dementia care
* Knowledge of physical health in mental health
* Computer literate
Essential Experience
* Experience in health care settings
* Experience of managing own workload
* Experience of working with people with dementia and their carers
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 Details
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Dane Garth, Furness General Hospital, Dalton Lane, Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 4LF
Website: https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/
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