Job Description

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Main duties of the job
There are numerous vacancies for Health Care Assistants across our Woodview and Pendleview sites.
These vacancies are based across our male and female treatment wards, including PICU and our 136 suite.
The post holder will be required to use their initiative when working on the wards/136 suite to implement person centred plans of care and are expected to report any clinical progress or change to the Nurse in Charge.
The post holder will carry out assigned tasks involving direct/indirect service user care and support service users under the supervision of a RN.
About us
When you join us, you'll be making a positive impact on the lives of people by delivering person centred, compassionate care with opportunities for you to learn and develop throughout your career.
The post holder will deliver on key responsibilities within the inpatient service:

• Provide reassurance and support to patients and carers/family
• Enable patients to participate in recreation and leisure activities
• Contribute to the support of patients during programmes of care/rehabilitation
• Support/enable patients demonstrating equality, kindness and respect
• Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations

Details
Date posted
25 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
351-PEN1004-BD-(HCSW)
Job locations
Woodview & Pendleview Sites
East Lancs
BB10 2PQ
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on this opportunity, please review the attached and Person Specification.
If your application is successful and you are invited to interview. This will take the form of an assessment day/half day which will require in person attendance. Further details will be provided at that point.
Please note - as we anticipate a high number of applications, we encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity. This vacancy may close early due to demand. Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on this opportunity, please review the attached and Person Specification.
If your application is successful and you are invited to interview. This will take the form of an assessment day/half day which will require in person attendance. Further details will be provided at that point.
Please note - as we anticipate a high number of applications, we encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity. This vacancy may close early due to demand.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential

• NVQ Level III or Higher in Health and Social Care or QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care or an interest in completing the above training or can demonstrate the equivalent skills and knowledge gained through work.

Knowledge
Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding of the issues surrounding mental illness and person centred recovery
• Understands their duties and responsibilities under the Data Protection Act with regard to patient confidentiality

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working with service users with mental health problems - for example working in a caring environment such as a nursing home, care home, hospital ward, home carer
• Can communicate effectively with a wide range of people which includes patients, carers, nurses, Occupational therapists, Managers, doctors, etc
• Experience in an inpatient setting

Person Specification
Qualification
Essential

• NVQ Level III or Higher in Health and Social Care or QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care or an interest in completing the above training or can demonstrate the equivalent skills and knowledge gained through work.

Knowledge
Essential

• Demonstrates an understanding of the issues surrounding mental illness and person centred recovery
• Understands their duties and responsibilities under the Data Protection Act with regard to patient confidentiality

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working with service users with mental health problems - for example working in a caring environment such as a nursing home, care home, hospital ward, home carer
• Can communicate effectively with a wide range of people which includes patients, carers, nurses, Occupational therapists, Managers, doctors, etc
• Experience in an inpatient setting

Skills Required