Job summary Are you interested in supporting people with dementia in their own community? We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated band 3 health care support worker to join us in the South Gwynedd older persons mental health team. The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, motivated, willing to work flexibly, and passionate about improving services for people with dementia. The post holder will be working closely with registered nurses to provide a service for people of all ages with dementia, including those of a younger age. This post is a 22.5 hour, permanent contract. The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post. Main duties of the job The post holder will help facilitate the smooth running of the day unit, which provides day services to individuals with dementia. The post holder will work occasionally without direct supervision in the community, however, will have telephone access to an identified qualified nurse for advice and guidance if undertaking outreach work. The post holder will promote and hold a positive attitude to dementia care and ensure that individual needs for privacy, respect, dignity and confidentiality is maintained at all times. The post holder carries out assigned tasks involving direct care to those who have memory difficulties as directed by the Qualified Nurse. To undertake interventions with people with memory related problems sometimes working independently within the day care setting and occasionally within the persons own home if required. 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 11 April 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 Part-time Reference number 050-ACS217-0425 Job locations Hafod Hedd Bryn Beryl, Caernarfon Road Pwllheli LL53 6TT 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 NVQ Level 3 Or working towards level 3 to be achieved within 18 months of appointment and with relevant experience in working with people with Dementia Experience Essential Previous experience within the health care sector or specifically in a Mental Health care setting Aptitude and Abilities Essential Understanding of risk management and health & Safety issues oUnderstanding of patient confidentiality Values Essential Ability to work within a team Demonstrate the ability to care with warmth and understanding oBe a team player Other Essential Fitness and willingness to use de-escalation and where required safe handling, breakaway techniques (as appropriate) subject to relevant training according to BCUHB Policy. oWelsh speaking oAbility to travel from house to house in a timely manner Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential NVQ Level 3 Or working towards level 3 to be achieved within 18 months of appointment and with relevant experience in working with people with Dementia Experience Essential Previous experience within the health care sector or specifically in a Mental Health care setting Aptitude and Abilities Essential Understanding of risk management and health & Safety issues oUnderstanding of patient confidentiality Values Essential Ability to work within a team Demonstrate the ability to care with warmth and understanding oBe a team player Other Essential Fitness and willingness to use de-escalation and where required safe handling, breakaway techniques (as appropriate) subject to relevant training according to BCUHB Policy. oWelsh speaking oAbility to travel from house to house in a timely manner 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 Hafod Hedd Bryn Beryl, Caernarfon Road Pwllheli LL53 6TT Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)