Job Title: Health Care Support Worker
Location: St Non Ward, Bro Cerwyn Centre, Haverfordwest
Salary: £23,970 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Posted: 23h ago
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 nights, with shift patterns of 07.00-15.00, 13.30-21.30, and 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.
Qualifications and Knowledge
1. Essential: NVQ 2 or equivalent experience
2. Desirable: NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Experience
1. Essential: Experience in working with people with mental health problems and their carers
2. Desirable: Experience in working within a High Dependency / Intensive Care environment
Language Skills
Desirable: Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and 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: Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address: St Non Ward, Bro Cerwyn Centre, Fishguard Road, Haverfordwest SA61 2PG
Employer's Website: hduhb.nhs.wales
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