Health Care Support Worker Mental Health
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Job Summary
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Health Care Support Worker to join the team on St Non Ward (Acute Older Adult Mental Health inpatient ward) at the Bro Cerwyn Centre, Haverfordwest. The Ward is an admission ward where we assess and care for older people with complex mental health and physical health concerns. The ward is a Functional/Organic (dementia) mixed ward with both male and female admissions.
The post is 37.5 hours per week on a permanent basis which includes days and night. The shift patterns are: 07.00-15.00, 13.30-21.30, 21.00-07.10. This is a full-time post; however, part-time hours may be considered.
Staff are provided with a supportive working environment and the opportunity for professional development.
Main Duties of the Job
If you enjoy the challenge of working in a busy environment, we would like to hear from you. Successful applicants will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team but must be able to work flexibly to suit the needs of the service and within a shift system providing 24-hour cover, 365 days a year which includes nights.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About Us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales.
Job Responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents. The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. We welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications and Knowledge
* NVQ 2 or equivalent experience
Desirable
* NVQ level 3 or equivalent
* A commitment to working towards gaining NVQ Level 3
Experience
Essential
* Experience in working with people with mental health problems and their carers
Desirable
* Experience in working with people with mental health problems
* Experience of working within a High Dependency / Intensive Care environment
Language Skills
Desirable
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.
Employer Details
Employer name: Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address: St Non Ward, Bro Cerwyn Centre, Fishguard Road, Haverfordwest, SA61 2PG
Employer's website: https://hduhb.nhs.wales/
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