Bank Healthcare Support Worker
The closing date is 17 April 2026
Pay Band: Band 3
Reports to: Ward Manager / Senior Nurse
Please be aware before you apply:
* This role is not available for Sponsorship due to the nature of it being a zero hours contract.
* Successful candidates will need to be able to complete a 5 day RRP (reducing restrictive practice) training week to work as a Bank HCSW in LPFT, following a successful Occupational Health referral report.
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities for direct/indirect patient care:
* Acknowledge personal limitations in respect of competencies required to undertake the role, taking on responsibility to deliver and provide personal care activities in liaison with the supervising nursing team.
* Implement care according to the service user's individual care plan.
* Participate in all recreational, leisure and any other therapeutic, physical or social activities in the provision of health and social care to service users.
Responsibilities for policy and service development implementation:
* Carry out safe practice in accordance with Trust policies and procedures, commenting on policies, procedures and developments as necessary.
Responsibilities for financial and physical resources:
* Use safely in accordance with manufacturers guidance clinical equipment in the performance of their work to appropriate high standards of care.
* Inform the supervising nurse of any shortages of stock and supplies including any defects in clinical equipment used.
Responsibilities for human resources (including training):
* Participate in performance review, supervision and undertake mandatory training and personal development as required of the post including competency development.
Responsibilities for information resources:
* Record all self-generated information within the service users' clinical notes and/or using the Trust's clinical information system (Maracis) under the direct supervision of a nurse.
About us
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health services and a number of learning disability, autism and social care services in the county of Lincolnshire. Employing around 2,800 staff, and serving a population of over 766,000, our people lie at the heart of everything we do.
Job responsibilities
* Transferable knowledge and experience in healthcare, partnership working or have a genuine interest in working in care.
* Meeting the values and vision of the Trust.
* Support the 6 C's as embedded practise.
* Flexible hours and short notice requirement.
* Covering all Mental Health Services, including Inpatient, Crisis and Home Treatment and Community.
Our Vision
* To support people to live well in their communities.
* To promote recovery and quality of life through effective, innovative and caring mental health and social care services.
Values
* We are inclusive
* We are always learning
* We are kind
* We work together
* Our voice and actions matter
Qualifications
* Cavendish Care certificate or similar.
* NVQ Level 2 in Care or similar.
Experience
* Relevant experience working with people with mental health problems or demonstration of an understanding of people with mental health problems. Voluntary or working capacity within mental health service or equivalent.
Skills & Competences
* Communication and relationship skills.
* Development and maintain communication (routine information) with the immediate team in order to promote good client care.
* Ability to provide basic physical and mental health care supporting activities of daily living.
* Planning and organisational skills for social engagement.
* De‑escalation.
Guidance
* Relevant experience working with people with mental health problems, and/or in the caring sector. Minimum 12 months+ experience.
* Can demonstrate an understanding of people with mental health problems, either via working with or via study.
* Voluntary or working capacity within mental health service or equivalent care sector. Minimum 12 months+ experience.
* Detailed, clear and well written role application form.
* Cavendish Care certificate or similar.
* NVQ Level 2 in Care or similar.
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 name
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum, pro rata.
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