Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Health Care Assistant to work in the Home Based Treatment Team in Lancaster.
The Home Treatment Team cares for people who are experiencing acute episodes of mental illness or emotional distress. The service is an alternative to admission and offers intensive support to service users and their families in the community.
The service works closely with the in-patient wards to support early discharges and with other parts of the mental health services as well as third sector providers, so great communication skills are essential.The post is a full-time, permanent post covering the service over 7 days per week working long days and nights. The team covers Lancaster, Morecambe and surrounding areas.
As a member of the team you would be working with a multi-disciplinary team consisting of Mental Health Nurses; Support Workers; Occupational Therapist; Psychologist and Consultant Psychiatrist.
Main duties of the job
As part of the Community Mental Health Team (Older Adults) the post holder will contribute to the delivery of care pathways for people with dementia and older adults with mental health needs. The post holder will:
Undertake a range of therapeutic activities and interventions delegated by the Community Mental Health Practitioner, within the community, or other settings, in order 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 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 clients 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'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.
Details
Date posted
20 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
Full-time
Reference number
351-BAY930-MS
Job locations
East Barn
Pathfinders Drive
Lancaster
LA1 4JJ
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Completion of Care Certificate or willingness to undertake this
Knowledge
Essential
* Demonstrate an understanding of the issues surrounding mental illness.
* Understands their duties and responsibilities under the Data Protection Act with regard to patient confidentiality.
Experience
Essential
* Working in a caring environment, e.g. nursing home, care home, hospital ward, home carer etc.
* Working as part of a team.
Desirable
* Experience of caring for people with mental health conditions.
* Up to date or working knowledge of deescalation techniques
* Experience of updating electronic records.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Completion of Care Certificate or willingness to undertake this
Knowledge
Essential
* Demonstrate an understanding of the issues surrounding mental illness.
* Understands their duties and responsibilities under the Data Protection Act with regard to patient confidentiality.
Experience
Essential
* Working in a caring environment, e.g. nursing home, care home, hospital ward, home carer etc.
* Working as part of a team.
Desirable
* Experience of caring for people with mental health conditions.
* Up to date or working knowledge of deescalation techniques
* Experience of updating electronic records.
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
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
East Barn
Pathfinders Drive
Lancaster
LA1 4JJ
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Employer details
Employer name
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address
East Barn
Pathfinders Drive
Lancaster
LA1 4JJ
Employer's website
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