Healthcare Assistant | Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust in Whalley

Healthcare Assistant | Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Band 3 Healthcare Assistant (HCA) – Whalley Learning Disability Service

Full Time | Single Person Occupancy Service | Permanent Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and compassionate Band 3 Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join the team at Whalley Learning Disability Service. The post involves working within a single person occupancy setting, supporting an individual with learning disabilities and complex needs to achieve positive outcomes and maintain independence in a safe, therapeutic environment.

• Experience working in a health, care, or support setting.




• Good communication and interpersonal skills.




• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.




• Compassionate, patient, and professional approach to care.




• Flexible approach to shift patterns, including weekends and nights if required.




• Experience supporting people with learning disabilities and/or mental health needs.




• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification.




• Understanding of person-centred care and safeguarding principles.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care and support.




• Assist with daily living activities, personal care, and promoting independence.




• Support engagement in meaningful activities and community access.




• Work alongside nursing staff and the multidisciplinary team to implement care plans.




• Observe and report changes in physical health, mental wellbeing, or behaviour.




• Maintain accurate documentation and records.




• Promote dignity, respect, safeguarding, and inclusion at all times.




• Support positive behaviour approaches and therapeutic interventions where appropriate.

What We Offer

• NHS Band 3 salary with applicable enhancements.




• Ongoing training and development opportunities.




• Supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team.




• Opportunities for career progression within learning disability services.

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.

The wellbeing of our people is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a wide range of resources, tools and support to help you thrive both in and out of work.

Explore our full wellbeing offer here:Keeping our workforce well

Please see attached the job description and person specification for more information about this role.

This advert closes on Thursday 29 Oct 2026

£39,959 - £48,117 per annum, pro rata (subject to confirmation)

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