At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young people’s mental health through assessments and brief interventions.
- Company: Join Hywel Dda University Health Board, a leading NHS healthcare provider.
- Benefits: Gain valuable training, professional development, and managerial support.
- Other info: Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply; excellent career growth opportunities await.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of children and young people.
- Qualifications: Experience in mental health support and teamwork is essential.
The predicted salary is between 37338 - 44962 £ per year.
We’re pleased to advertise this opportunity to join the GP Youth Project, an innovative service operating in South Pembrokeshire. This project aims to prevent the emergence of mental health problems by working proactively with children and young people to increase their resilience and capacity to manage their difficulties. This is carried out by providing triage, assessment, signposting and brief intervention to children and young people identified by GPs as in need of support.
Main duties of the job:
- The successful applicant will provide psychologically informed brief interventions to these children and young people to promote their emotional and mental health in collaboration and partnership with other agencies.
- The post holder will provide health care duties under the supervision of the qualified practitioner and implement nursing care in line with the assessed need of the young person or adolescent within a community setting, as part of a team within the GP Youth Project.
- The post holder will, on occasion, deliver clinical support and interventions autonomously in the community/hospital setting.
- Excellent opportunities will be available for training and professional development and the post holder will receive managerial and clinical supervision.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties. We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in‑hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals require sponsorship to obtain a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route.
Nursing Support Worker (Mental Health) in Pembroke Dock employer: Hywel Dda University Health Board
Joining the NHS in Wales as a Patient Appointment Co-ordinator offers a rewarding opportunity to be part of a dedicated team that prioritises patient care and communication. With a strong emphasis on employee development, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive work culture, you will thrive in an environment that values both your professional growth and personal well-being. Additionally, the chance to engage with the community in both Welsh and English adds a unique advantage to this fulfilling role.
Contact Details:
Hywel Dda University Health Board Recruitment Team
