We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic Health Care Support Worker to join our East Unscheduled Care CAMHS Service.
The Unscheduled Care Team undertake mental health assessments on young people who present to the Maelor hospital with a concern related to their mental health or wellbeing. The team will assess young people on the Children's Ward and in A+E and also undertake assessments on the Children's Ward in the Countess of Chester Hospital. If you enjoy supporting children and young people and want to make a positive difference to their lives, this job could be perfect for you.
We are looking for a motivated, conscientious, caring and friendly young person who has good communication and time management skills. Given that undertaking admin duties is a significant part of this role, computer literacy skills would be advantageous.
We are currently working towards extending our hours of operation and therefore a willingness to work outside the hours of 9-5 and a willingness to work at the weekend and on Bank Holidays is an essential requirement of this post.
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
Your duties will mainly include undertaking admin duties to support the functioning of the team. You may also be required to help to support the young people during their admission/presentation to the Emergency Department. 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
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent working experience or to be willing to undertake NVQ level 3 and to complete within 2 years. Knowledge of mental health Experience
Experience of working with people. Experience within Mental Health Values
Able to communicate with people at all levels Able to work in a team and demanding/pressurised environment. Flexible approach to needs of the service Other
Special requirements to perform in the role e.g. Ability to travel within geographical area. 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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Your duties will mainly include undertaking admin duties to support the functioning of the team. You may also be required to help to support the young people during their admission/presentation to the Emergency Department. 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
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent working experience or to be willing to undertake NVQ level 3 and to complete within 2 years. Knowledge of mental health Experience
Experience of working with people. Experience within Mental Health Values
Able to communicate with people at all levels Able to work in a team and demanding/pressurised environment. Flexible approach to needs of the service Other
Special requirements to perform in the role e.g. Ability to travel within geographical area. 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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