Job requirements
Essential
12 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Ability to undertake Reducing and Restrictive Practice (RRP)
- Skills
A patient and empathic approach
- Skills
Effective communication with service user, other members of the team and outside agencies
- Skills
Clear accurate clinical note keeping
- Skills
Skills related to Physical healthcare interventions such as urine analysis, phlebotomy, TPR and BP etc, recording findings and informing supervising nurse of results
- Skills
De-escalation Skills.
- Skills
Planning and organisation skills.
- Skills
IT skills
- Experience
Previous relevant experience working with people with mental health problems at a HCSW grade or equivalent within a health and social care setting.
- Qualifications
Cavendish Care Certificate or willingness to work towards resourced by LPFT
- Qualifications
NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent
- Qualifications
NVQ level 3 in Promoting Independence or equivalent or working towards achievement.
Desirable
5 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Skills
Immediate life support
- Skills
Venepuncture
- Experience
Voluntary or working capacity with mental health service or equivalent
- Qualifications
Certificate in Community Mental Health
- Qualifications
ECDL
Job overview
New, innovative career opportunity with a multi-disciplinary approach to delivery of care.
Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is always looking for fresh ways to deliver the highest standards of care for our Service Users and our Acute Male Inpatient Ward in Lincoln is offering an innovative career opportunity for a Health Care Support Worker.
Ellis Ward is looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic, and motivated Healthcare Assistant (Band 3) to join our multidisciplinary team. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to service users, supporting their physical, emotional, and social wellbeing within a safe and therapeutic environment.
Working under the supervision of registered professionals, you will provide direct care and support to service users, promoting recovery, independence, and dignity at all times. You will contribute to the assessment and monitoring of patient needs, maintain accurate clinical records, and assist in the implementation of care plans.
The role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work effectively as part of a team, and a commitment to delivering compassionate care in line with NHS values. Experience within a healthcare setting and a relevant Care Certificate or equivalent qualification are desirable.
Main duties of the job
Deliver high-quality care and support to service users.
Observe, monitor, and accurately record patients' physical and mental health needs.
Support service users with activities of daily living and therapeutic interventions.
Promote recovery, independence, dignity, and respect.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation and electronic records.
Work collaboratively with nurses, allied health professionals, carers, and other agencies.
Contribute to maintaining a safe, clean, and therapeutic care environment.
Participate in training, supervision, and continuous professional development.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Due to the UKVI immigration changes we are no longer able to offer sponsorship for this role. Please provide details of the visa type and expiry date in your application. Failure to provide the required information will result in your application being rejected.
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for complete details regarding this post.
When completing your application, please demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
We can also offer you many staff benefits to help support you which include:
- Early access to Psychological Therapies and Physiotherapy
- Competitive annual leave allowance
- Car leasing scheme
- NHS pension scheme
- Free eye tests
- Money saving options through our salary sacrifice scheme
- Discounts on major high street retailers and restaurants
Applicant requirements
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.
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This advert is for Senior Health Care Support Worker with Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Lincoln, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 22 Sep 2026.
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