Job Summary
This post is Fixed term/Secondment until 31/08/2025 to meet the needs of the service.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right person to join our team on a fixed term contract until 31.8.2025 at Lewis Merthyr Day Unit, who provide specialist dementia care for patients living in the community.
You will need a passion and commitment for older persons care and a personality to want to help those living with dementia maintain their skills and enable them to remain at home for as long as possible.
The day unit provides meaningful activity, occupation and a homely atmosphere where people can enjoy their day.
This is post is fixed term to cover the needs of the service demands.
Main duties of the job
You will need good communication skills, be able to work as part of a team and educated to a NVQ level 2 in health care or have the equivalent experience.
Work within a multidisciplinary team under the direction of a registered nurse.
To be responsible for organising and delivering meaningful activities within a day unit setting.
To support the delivery of health care within the day unit intervention plan.
Participate in supervision from registered nurses.
Develop knowledge and skills via appraisal and supervision process and keep up to date with the statutory and mandatory training.
Provide a range of interventions required to support service users meet their personal care needs.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About Us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and well-being services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taff.
We Live By Our Core Values
We listen, learn and improve
We treat everyone with respect
We all work together as one
We are a proud local employer: around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but diverse communities that we serve.
Date posted
07 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,970 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
4 months
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
110-ACS096-0425
Job locations
Ysbyty George Thomas
Mattie Collins Way
Treorchy
CF42 6YG
Job Description
Job responsibilities
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Responsibilities
* Job description Job responsibilities
Person Specification
Education Essential
* NVQ Level 2 or higher in health care
Experience Desirable
* Working in dementia care or mental health setting
Skills Essential
* Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Ability to work as part of a Team
Desirable
* IT Skills
Knowledge Essential
* An understanding of the need to maintain professional boundaries.
Desirable
* Understanding and appreciation of mental health issues.
Personal attributes Essential
* Friendly / polite
Desirable
* 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.
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Ysbyty George Thomas
Mattie Collins Way
Treorchy
CF42 6YG
Employer's website
https://joinctm.wales/ #J-18808-Ljbffr