We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated and capable person to the above position. The successful candidate will have good communication skills and work as part of a team in the delivery of a rehabilitation service to promote recovery for people with a recurrent and enduring severe mental illness. There must be a commitment to develop knowledge and skills.
Main duties of the job
This eight bedded unit situated on the outskirts of Wrexham Town Centre is recognised as a vital and integral component of the Adult Mental Health service provision for Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.
The appointed person must be able to undertake shift work which includes weekends and night shifts on an internal rotation basis.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
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
* NVQ 2
* To be willing to undertake an NVQ 3 or equivalent in mental health care provision. Or be working towards level 3 to be achieved within 18 months of appointment and with relevant experience in providing care to acutely unwell mental health adults.
* Health or Social Care Courses
* Experience of working with individuals and/or families with complex needs
Experience
* Previous experience within the mental health care setting
* Experience of working with people suffering serious mental illness
* Experience of working within a locked environment
* Experience of working within care settings
* Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
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.
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