Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Health and Wellbeing Worker

The closing date is 23 November 2026

Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of health and wellbeing worker on Moorgate ward at the Harbour, on a 30 hour per week contract!

This role will involve working on an adult male PICU mental health ward, supporting service users with accessing meaningful activity during their admissions. Examples of this may be around supporting patients to access the gym and sports hall, taking patients jogging, leading on art and craft groups on the ward, etc.

It is expected that the right person for the job will have the skills to work both autonomously and as part of the wider ward team. You will be supported by colleagues on the ward, as well as the wider occupational therapy team who will provide support and guidance.

This can be a challenging role, but a very rewarding role for the right person

Main duties of the job
Whilst working on the Mental Health Unit you will be required to:-

• Work as an integrated member of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT), working within a rotational shift system to support service users according to their care needs, some of whom may present with problematic or challenging behaviour.
• Contribute to, and participate in the on-going support of service users and their carers and help gain/re-gain Activities of Daily Living.
• Contribute to the protection of service users, from abuse.
• Contribute to the health, safety and security of service users and their environment.
• Obtain, transmit and store information relating to the delivery of a care service.

About us
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.

Details
Date posted: 09 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year pa pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: 351-FYL795-CL

Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications

• 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 (paid/unpaid)

Knowledge

• Essential: Demonstrates an understanding of the issues surrounding mental illness.
• Essential: Understands their duties and responsibilities under the Data Protection Act with regard to service user confidentiality.

Experience

• Essential: Working in a caring environment. For example, nursing home, care home, hospital ward, home carer etc.
• Essential: Working as part of a team
• Essential: Up to date or working knowledge of de-escalation techniques, Control and restraint and Management of Violence and Aggression (MOVA)

Skills and Abilities

• Essential: Can demonstrate a clear commitment to the Trust values and can provide practical examples of where they have worked with: -Integrity -Respect -Compassion -Accountability -Excellence -Teamwork
• Essential: Works within a non-judgemental manner
• Essential: Can communicate effectively with a wide range of people which includes service users, carers, nurses, Occupational therapists, Managers, doctors, external consultants (e.g. CQC, Audit). Has basic IT/keyboard skills

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 details
Employer name: Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Harbour - PICU Moorgate Ward (25-65), Windmill Rise, Blackpool, FY4 4FE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.lscft.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Senior Practice Educator, Anthony Johnstone, anthony.johnstone@lscft.nhs.uk, 01253447833

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