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Job summary

Main area
Support Worker
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 16 hours per week
Job ref
351-SPS1539-MS
Employer
Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Guild Lodge
Town
Preston
Salary
£24,465 per annum, pro rata (subject to confirmation)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/12/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust logo

Social Activities Support Worker in Occupational Therapy

Band 2

Our Vision is to provide the best mental health, learning disability, autism, community, and physical health services for the populations we serve.

As an integrated Trust, Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (LSCFT) delivers a comprehensive range of services, including:

  • Primary and secondary mental health care for children and adults, including specialist inpatient child and adolescent mental health provision, perinatal mental health, and forensic services with low and medium secure care.
  • Specialist mental health inpatient care for individuals with learning disabilities, alongside specialist community support for children and adults with learning disabilities and autism, including intensive support.
  • Extensive community physical health and well-being services for children and adults, covering prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, and long-term condition management.

The Trust was first established in 2002 and employs approximately 7,500 staff who provide care from more than 400 sites. The organisation offers opportunities for medics, mental health, general nurses, children’s nurses, allied health professionals, psychology, administration and clerical staff, apprentices and volunteers, as well as those specialising in learning disabilities and community physical health services.

For more information visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

Job overview

The purpose of the Hive (Out of Hours) offers year-round social and leisure facilities to the residents in the evening and at weekends – focusing on a broad selection of suitable adult activities.

You will be based in the Therapeutic Resources Centre (TRC) working in a team of Social Activity Coordinators, to deliver a comprehensive programme of recreation and leisure activities for the residents. You will be an out-going, enthusiastic and highly motivated team player with strong initiative and highly developed organisational and communication skills.

Experience working with people with mental health problems is desirable – but more importantly having the drive and motivation to work with the residents and come up with ideas is essential.

You will be supported and trained to work within a secure environment. Personal development is encouraged through appraisal and regular supervision.

For further information and a recommended informal visit, please contact :

Mark Love, Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist, Secure Services, 01772 406693

Izzy Medley, Senior OT, Secure Services, 01772 406694

Main duties of the job

To work in conjunction with the occupational therapy team to deliver a comprehensive programme of entertainment and leisure activities for the service users within Guild Lodge during evenings and weekends.

To participate as a member of the Social Activities Team, assisting with specified duties and take responsibility for his/her own work within the framework outlined and supervised by the Occupational Therapists.

Working for our organisation

Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of services including secondary mental health care across this area. Specialist provision comprises inpatient child and adolescent mental health services, perinatal mental health and forensic services including low and medium secure care.

The Trust also provides a range of physical health and well-being services in the community alongside a range of partners in the Lancashire, Cumbria and Sefton area. 

Lancashire & South Cumbria Foundation Trust encourages 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, flexi-time and career breaks. We encourage applicants to state clearly on their application forms this request and discuss these options at interview.

For more information please visit our website via Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS FT.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more details on this vacancy please review the attached job description and person specification.

Person specification

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Working as a member of a team
  • Work with people with mental health problems
Desirable criteria
  • Working in catering
  • Experience organising activities with individuals or groups

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Awareness of Health & Safety
  • Good self-management skills.
  • Good observational skills.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Ability to motivate and enthuse others.
  • Ability to organise & co-ordinate others’ involvement in activities.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare Leaver CovenantStep into healthDefence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - Gold

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.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. You are therefore advised to consider applying for this vacancy as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Mark Love
Job title
Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist
Telephone number
01772 406693
Additional information

For further information and a recommended informal visit, please contact :

Mark Love, Clinical Specialist Occupational Therapist, Secure Services, 01772 406693

Izzy Medley, Senior OT, Secure Services, 01772 406694

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