Job summary The CAMHS service for Gwynedd and Ynys Mon areas are seeking a band 3 Health Care Support Worker to work within a new Transition team covering both counties. This is a new role and will be community based. You will be supporting young people, mainly requiring Secondary care provision, between the ages of 17-19 who are transitioning from CAMHS to Adult Mental Health Services. The team will consist of a CAMHS Practitioner, a Transition Lead, a Health Care Support Worker and a Team Lead who will delegate tasks on a day to day basis. It is a role likely to evolve over time. Main duties of the job Your main tasks will include practical support for those young people, mentoring and coaching to help them to develop new skills and access continued intervention. You will have excellent engagement skills, be enthusiastic, motivated, working collaboratively with young people to complete their transition passport/handover plan. You will work in accordance to best practice where transition between the services takes place. Your role involves both pre and post transition intervention for as long as it is required. A key part of your role will be liaison with the Patient Experience team where you will be proactive in seeking experience of transition feedback, collating this data and supporting implementation of an action plan to improve their transition experience. The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post. About us If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework. Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme. Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. Date posted 20 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 050-ACS115-0225 Job locations Penrallt Caernarfon LL55 1BN Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential QCF Level 3 or equivalent qualifications/experience NVQ level 3 in Health & Social care related subjects or equivalent qualifications/experience Good knowledge of anatomy & physiology Desirable All Wales HCSW induction framework Experience Essential Experience of working as a HCSW without direct supervision in a clinical setting and being managed by a qualified practitioner. Good understanding of risk assessment and management Skills Essential Evidence of Being able to provide wound care using aseptic technique ANNT Phlebotomy Basic observations The ability to communicate clearly and accurately. The ability to be adaptable to new and changing circumstances. The ability to work alone under supervision and to understand when to seek clinical advice and support from the qualified Nurses Desirable Vital signs recording (BP pulse, temp, respirations, blood sugar) Venepuncture Routine ECG recording Urine testing Any other specific clinical skills at this level of practice pertaining to role as per service need Knowledge and understanding of clinic activities Personal Qualities Essential Excellent communication skills. Ability to work independently within professional boundaries. Good decision making skills. Standard keyboard skills Desirable IT skills / knowledge. Ability to affect change in a positive manner. Works well as a team member. Values Essential Ability to approach any problem in a calm and professional manner. Other Essential Commitment to continuous improvements of patient care. To be flexible within the needs of the service, for example working unsociable hours Ability to use own initiative Ability to work without direct supervision Welsh speaker Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential QCF Level 3 or equivalent qualifications/experience NVQ level 3 in Health & Social care related subjects or equivalent qualifications/experience Good knowledge of anatomy & physiology Desirable All Wales HCSW induction framework Experience Essential Experience of working as a HCSW without direct supervision in a clinical setting and being managed by a qualified practitioner. Good understanding of risk assessment and management Skills Essential Evidence of Being able to provide wound care using aseptic technique ANNT Phlebotomy Basic observations The ability to communicate clearly and accurately. The ability to be adaptable to new and changing circumstances. The ability to work alone under supervision and to understand when to seek clinical advice and support from the qualified Nurses Desirable Vital signs recording (BP pulse, temp, respirations, blood sugar) Venepuncture Routine ECG recording Urine testing Any other specific clinical skills at this level of practice pertaining to role as per service need Knowledge and understanding of clinic activities Personal Qualities Essential Excellent communication skills. Ability to work independently within professional boundaries. Good decision making skills. Standard keyboard skills Desirable IT skills / knowledge. Ability to affect change in a positive manner. Works well as a team member. Values Essential Ability to approach any problem in a calm and professional manner. Other Essential Commitment to continuous improvements of patient care. To be flexible within the needs of the service, for example working unsociable hours Ability to use own initiative Ability to work without direct supervision Welsh speaker Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Address Penrallt Caernarfon LL55 1BN Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)