Job summary An opportunity has arisen for, enthusiastic and highly motivated Band 2 HCSW to join our team on our Mental Health Inpatient Unit based at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital. We provide person centred care for people suffering with significant mental health difficulties and associated challenging presentations. The position is available on our PICU (Psychiatric Intensive Care Unit). These are 2 x time posts at 37.5 hours per week. The successful candidate will be expected to work collaboratively with the qualified staff to ensure that a high standard of care is maintained across the unit, and be expected to demonstrate a genuine interest in this field of nursing, displaying excellent people skills such as communication. They will be expected to work as part of a team, ensuring the delivery of high quality person centred patient care. Staff working within this environment are afforded the opportunity to experience diverse mental illnesses. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Main duties of the job The post holder will: Welcome service users into the ward Develop communication skills in order to convey routine informationeffectively to patients, carers and other staff. Observe and report the effects of all interventions to the Registered nurse. Answer the telephone in a polite and professional manner. Maintain accurate and timely records of all contact with service users. Ensure effective communication with all members of the MultiDisciplinary Team, advocates and relatives. Ensure all incidents which may compromise Health and Safety arereported in an appropriate and timely manner. 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 11 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,970 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 110-ACS034-0225 Job locations Royal Glamorgan Hospital Ynysmaerdy Llantrisant CF72 8XR 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 The post holder will: Support the delivery of a range of interventions required to supportservice users meeting their personal care needs ensuring safety,privacy and dignity is maintained at all times. Observe the safety of service users at all times and if requestedaccount for their whereabouts. Assist with safe and supportive levels of engagement of patientsdeemed to be at risk of self harm Demonstrate a positive attitude towards service users recovery whichis based on commitment, hope and optimism. Develop rapport based upon a working relationship which maintainsappropriate boundaries at all times. Work closely with service users to meet the needs and achieve thegoals identified in their individual care plans. Provide practical support to service users and their carers to meetactivities of daily living. Being mindful to promote skill-development andindependence as far as possible. Forward requests for catering to the catering department Weigh patients and complete fluid balance and food charts as required 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 The post holder will: Support the delivery of a range of interventions required to supportservice users meeting their personal care needs ensuring safety,privacy and dignity is maintained at all times. Observe the safety of service users at all times and if requestedaccount for their whereabouts. Assist with safe and supportive levels of engagement of patientsdeemed to be at risk of self harm Demonstrate a positive attitude towards service users recovery whichis based on commitment, hope and optimism. Develop rapport based upon a working relationship which maintainsappropriate boundaries at all times. Work closely with service users to meet the needs and achieve thegoals identified in their individual care plans. Provide practical support to service users and their carers to meetactivities of daily living. Being mindful to promote skill-development andindependence as far as possible. Forward requests for catering to the catering department Weigh patients and complete fluid balance and food charts as required Person Specification Qualifications Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification Skills Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification Experience Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification Person Specification Qualifications Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification Skills Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification Experience Essential Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification Desirable Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification 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 Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Address Royal Glamorgan Hospital Ynysmaerdy Llantrisant CF72 8XR Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)