Job Summary
Merthyr Tydfil Older Adult Community Mental Health Team have an exciting opportunity for a Band 3 Health Care Support worker to join our team. We are looking for a dynamic individual who has a passion for working with older adults with mental health support needs.
You will be responsible for supporting the individual with providing 1:1 care under the supervision of a qualified care coordinator; monitoring mental health wellbeing and reporting back to the care coordinator, as well as supporting the individual to participate in group sessions or individual therapy.
The HCSW will work alongside unpaid carers and 3rd sector agencies/care providers.
Main duties of the job
* To support the provision of Health and Social Care to the people of Merthyr Tydfil who are experiencing a mental health issue within the context of a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency team and support the delivery of evidence-informed mental health care to clients in a community setting.
* The post holder will deliver specific components of the patients' care plan as directed by the Registered Nurse and Care Coordinator.
* The post holder will be required to work without direct supervision for all and/or most of their shift.
* The post holder will be expected to assist with the facilitation of monitoring holistic health needs and potentially participating in the organization of therapeutic groups.
About Us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We Live By Our Core Values:
* We listen, learn and improve
* We treat everyone with respect
* We all work together as one team
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 of the diverse communities that we serve.
Date posted: 14 March 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 110-ACS073-0325
Job locations: Keir Hardie Health Park, Aberdare Road, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1BZ
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.
* Work within a Multidisciplinary Team under the direction of the CPN Team Leader and Care Coordinator/Registered Nurse.
* Provide support to patients on an individual and/or group basis by participating in the delivery of care and treatment planning within different community settings.
* Ensure that patients engage effectively with the agreed care plan and access appropriate services provided on a regular and consistent basis.
* With support and supervision from the CPN Team Leader and Care Coordinator, be responsible for and manage own workload and safety.
* Actively participate in continuing professional development through the Knowledge Skills Framework.
* Participate in caseload management supervision from CPN Team Leader.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
* A good standard of general education including literacy and numeracy skills. NVQ level 3 in Health care, working towards or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
* Must demonstrate experience of working in a health care setting.
Desirable
* Experience of working with people with dementia/mental illness.
Skills
Essential
* Good communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to work on own.
Desirable
* IT Skills.
Knowledge
Essential
* Understanding and appreciation of Mental Health issues. An understanding of the need to maintain professional boundaries. A basic understanding of the Mental Capacity Act.
English
Essential
* Must hold a valid UK full driving license and have access to a vehicle.
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.
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.
Employer details
Employer name: Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address: Keir Hardie Health Park, Aberdare Road, Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1BZ
Employer's website: https://joinctm.wales/
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