An opportunity has arisen in the Community Mental Health (CMHT) Team Area 3, Ty Einon Centre for a Health Care Support Worker (Band 3) to join our busy team. The team operates Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm except Bank Holidays.
The CMHT consists of Psychiatrists, Community Psychiatric Nurses, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Health Care Support Workers, Occupational Therapy Technicians, Psychologists, Administration staff, and Medical Secretaries. The Assertive Outreach Service and Eating Disorder Service are also based at Ty Einon Centre.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a motivated individual who can work independently and as part of a team. Good communication skills are essential as well as having a positive attitude to mental health care whilst ensuring individual needs for privacy, dignity, respect, and confidentiality are upheld at all times. Working as a member of the CMHT will involve working within the guidelines of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010 and keeping the Recovery ethos at the forefront of nursing care. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable but not essential for this role. Supporting Service Users in Social Inclusion by supporting/empowering them to access social groups/activities Providing support to Service Users to access Services to assist with maximising their financial entitlements Assisting qualified nursing staff in the facilitating of Clinics at Ty Einon Centre Supporting Service Users to attend appointments Providing Service Users with emotional support About us
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board. As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK, we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity; whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or whether they are disabled. Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together, and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do. If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further. Job responsibilities
Supporting Service Users in Social Inclusion by supporting/empowering them to access social groups/activities Providing support to Service Users to access Services to assist with maximising their financial entitlements Assisting qualified nursing staff in the facilitating of Clinics at Ty Einon Centre Supporting Service Users to attend appointments Providing Service Users with emotional support 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 ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Person Specification
Qualifications
Level 3 NVQ in mental health/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care or Equivalent Experience
Clinical experience working with patients who have complex mental health and social needs Experience of working with family and carers 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. £24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum pro rata Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Full-time Reference number
130-ACS258-1024-A Job locations #J-18808-Ljbffr
We are looking for a motivated individual who can work independently and as part of a team. Good communication skills are essential as well as having a positive attitude to mental health care whilst ensuring individual needs for privacy, dignity, respect, and confidentiality are upheld at all times. Working as a member of the CMHT will involve working within the guidelines of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure 2010 and keeping the Recovery ethos at the forefront of nursing care. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable but not essential for this role. Supporting Service Users in Social Inclusion by supporting/empowering them to access social groups/activities Providing support to Service Users to access Services to assist with maximising their financial entitlements Assisting qualified nursing staff in the facilitating of Clinics at Ty Einon Centre Supporting Service Users to attend appointments Providing Service Users with emotional support About us
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board. As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK, we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity; whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or whether they are disabled. Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together, and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do. If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further. Job responsibilities
Supporting Service Users in Social Inclusion by supporting/empowering them to access social groups/activities Providing support to Service Users to access Services to assist with maximising their financial entitlements Assisting qualified nursing staff in the facilitating of Clinics at Ty Einon Centre Supporting Service Users to attend appointments Providing Service Users with emotional support 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 ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Person Specification
Qualifications
Level 3 NVQ in mental health/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care or Equivalent Experience
Clinical experience working with patients who have complex mental health and social needs Experience of working with family and carers 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. £24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum pro rata Contract
Permanent Working pattern
Full-time Reference number
130-ACS258-1024-A Job locations #J-18808-Ljbffr
