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Job overview
Please note this vacancy may close early subject to the number of applications received. Please ensure you complete your application at your earliest convenience
As a Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) you will support the clients in their home environment and in the community, as part of a multi-disciplinary team and under the direction of a mental health professional.
The post holder will deliver support to clients with mental health needs in the community and will promote the recovery model as part of their daily duties through rehabilitation under the supervision and direction of a mental health practitioner
Main duties of the job
An exciting opportunity for a health care support worker within the CMHT Adult team based in Bronllys Hospital
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who has excellent communication skills and is able to work confidently with patients with mental health issues within their own homes. You will be able to work closely as part of a team. the successful candidate will need to ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.
Working for our organisation
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ . There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.
Person specification
Qualifications/Knowledge
- NVQ Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject OR equivalent experience and can evidence work based competency demonstrating theoretical knowledge, and the ability to undertake clinical care duties relevant for the role which is gained through experience and worked based training/short courses
- Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales and All Wales Delegation Guidelines (HEIW)
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures within a healthcare setting e.g. the principles of Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care safe, and confidentiality e.g. General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
- Complete certified/accredited physical intervention training e.g. Prevention & Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA) during induction
- Certified/accredited physical intervention training e.g. Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA)
Experience
- Experience of working within a relevant heath or social care environment, providing direct patient care
- Experience of working with patient groups relevant to area of practice
- Experience of working within the NHS
Skills and Attributes
- Good communication skills – verbal, non-verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively
- Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard
- Ability to keep calm in stressful situations
- Ability to demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach
- Organisational skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise own and others workload efficiently
- Ability to use technology to undertake the role e.g. Microsoft Office, virtual platforms such TEAMS
- Physically able to carry out duties of the role e.g. lifting, assisting with mobility, implementing restraint (if required) and performing other manual tasks
- Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn
Other
- Ability to work a range of shift patterns
As a Health Board we embrace diversity and inclusion. We offer a supportive and welcoming place to work which is free from discrimination and fair in all our working practices.
We’ll value your contribution whether you’re looking for your first job, an apprenticeship, re-entering the workforce or looking for a career change. Powys Teaching Health Board warmly welcomes all.
You can complete your application in Welsh or English, it’s entirely your choice. Once you’ve applied, we will keep you updated on the progress of your application, so be sure to check your emails regularly.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Name Gareth Protheroe Job title Team Lead Adult CMHT Email address Gareth.Protheroe@wales.nhs.uk Telephone number 01874 712658 Additional information
Please feel free to ring and discuss if required.
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