Are you passionate about supporting children with complex needs and looking to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare sector? The Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is currently offering exciting job opportunities for Children’s Health Care Support Workers within their Complex Packages of Care team. This role offers the chance to work with a dynamic team focused on improving the lives of children with complex health conditions, and it’s now available for applicants in the UK.
Role Overview:
- Job Title: Children’s Health Care Support Worker (Band 3)
- Location: Ashton Health Centre, Preston
- Contract: Permanent
- Salary: £24,071 – £25,674 per annum (pro-rata)
- Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours/week) with part-time opportunities available
- Closing Date: 13/03/2025, 23:59
- Assessment Day: 25th March
Who Are We Looking For?
The Children’s Packages of Care (CPOC) team provides vital services to children with very complex needs. As part of this team, you’ll care for children in various settings, including at home, school, or out in the community. The role involves shift patterns, including days, nights, and weekends.
Ideal candidates should have experience in health care, social care, or education settings working with children. While an NVQ Level 3 in care or equivalent is preferred, full training will be provided to the right candidate.
Benefits:
- Minimum of 27 days of paid annual leave plus bank holidays
- Enhanced pay rates for nights and weekends
- High-quality training and team wellbeing sessions
- Annual personal development review to support your career growth
- Paid sick leave and an NHS pension
- Access to NHS discounts and Blue Light Card
- Flexible working patterns, including term time, part-time, and compressed hours
Why Work with Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust?
The Trust offers a variety of mental health, learning disability, autism, and community-based services. You will work as part of a well-supported team and be involved in services that make a real difference to children and families across the community. Additionally, the Trust is committed to flexible working, which is crucial for maintaining a healthy work/life balance.
You will also be joining an award-winning team, as the Clinical Team of the Year 2023.
How to Apply:
- Submit your application before the 13th March 2025 deadline.
- After shortlisting, successful candidates will be invited to the Assessment Day on 25th March.
- The assessment will include scenario-based group and written activities, as well as individual interviews.
Important Note: This role is open to applicants who require a certificate of sponsorship and are already living in the UK.
For more information about the role and to apply, please visit the official NHS page:
Apply Here
Take the next step in your career and make a positive impact on children’s health and well-being with Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust. If you are passionate about helping others and are ready to join a leading healthcare provider, this is the role for you!
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