This is an exciting opportunity for a permanent B3 Health Care Support Worker to join the award-winning Health Liaison team and work with adults with Learning Disabilities to support their access to primary and secondary care.
The successful candidate will have experience of working with people with Learning Disabilities, be a team player, and be motivated and committed to the improvement of the service and working alongside other multi-disciplinary team members.
Main duties of the job
* To provide day-to-day care for service users under the supervision of a Clinician which adheres to best practice, standards, and guidelines, and contributes towards the service users' care and treatment.
* Work in partnership with service users, other health and social care colleagues, and services to achieve the optimum health outcome for clients.
* To be part of the MDT in providing a high and consistent level of holistic care, maintaining the dignity and equality of the individual.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh 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 organization 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 Organizational 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 favorably than an application submitted in English.
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
* To be willing to undertake NVQ level 3 and to complete within 2 years. Knowledge of the needs of individuals with Learning Disabilities.
Experience
* Experience of working with people with a Learning Disability.
* Experience of acute inpatient settings.
Values
* Able to communicate with people at all levels. Able to work in a team and demanding/pressurized environment. Flexible approach to the needs of the service.
Other
* Able to satisfy mandatory security clearance. Special requirements to perform in the role e.g., Ability to travel within geographical area. Able to work hours flexibly. Anything else not covered above.
Aptitude and Abilities
* Standards of health with a reasonable adjustment that enables the individual to undertake the requirements of the post.
* Ability to travel to and from work and also to travel to necessary training. Ability to speak Welsh.
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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