Health Care Support Worker - Hafod CMHT Secondary Care
Band 3
Main area: Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Grade: Band 3 Contract: Fixed term: 11 months (Proposed end date 31.12.2025 - To meet the needs of the service) Hours: Part time - 15 hours per week Job ref: 050-ACS013-0125 Site: Hafod Community Mental Health Team Town: Rhyl Salary: £24,433 - £26,060 per annum pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 20/01/2025 23:59 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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies. 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. The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable. Job overview
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST. To provide day-to-day care for service users under the supervision of a Clinician which adheres to best practice, standards and guidelines, and contributes towards the service users' care and treatment. Work in partnership with service users and other members of the MDT staff as appropriate, to achieve the optimum health outcome for clients. Be part of the MDT in providing a high and consistent level of holistic care, maintaining the dignity and equality of the individual, including direct care. Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen for someone caring and enthusiastic to work part-time as a Band 3 Health Care Support Worker within the Denbighshire Community Mental Health Team. Candidates must hold a positive attitude towards the mental health care of the older persons client group and be able to ensure that individuals' needs for privacy, respect, dignity, and confidentiality are maintained at all times. The successful candidate will provide high standards of care and work as part of a well-established and supportive multidisciplinary team based at the Community Mental Health Team in Denbighshire. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Working for our organisation
We are delighted that you are interested in joining the MH & LD Division. Details of the role can be found in the JD below. We want to tell you about the amazing benefits we have to offer. When you join our division, you can balance work and life – with flexible working, hybrid and agile vacancies, and an abundance of training and development opportunities. Some benefits of joining the Division: Wellness, Work & Us - a service providing support to staff at times of need. When we are well, we can better support each other and the people who use our services. Drop-ins, counselling & coaching. Supervision offers staff the opportunity to gain managers' feedback, discuss development, and focus on wellbeing. Flexible working - full time, annualised hours, part time, term time, remote and hybrid working enable you to achieve a great work-life balance. Staff achievement awards. Development opportunities through in-house training and external courses with local colleges and universities. Working in
North Wales, which has lots to offer, from idyllic villages, high-quality affordable housing, and unspoiled natural environments. Other benefits: On-site parking Eye Care Vouchers Pension Occupational Health Support NHS Discounts Cycle 2 Work Scheme Staff networks Detailed job description and main 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
NVQ level 3 in Health & Social care related subjects or equivalent qualifications/experience Good knowledge of anatomy & physiology Understanding of multi-disciplinary/agency working and of individual team roles All Wales HCSW induction framework Training in Mental Health Understanding of risk management and health and safety issues Experience
Experience of working as a HCSW without direct supervision in a clinical setting and being managed by a qualified practitioner. Good understanding of risk assessment and management Significant experience of working in a caring environment for older people Experience of working in a mental health care setting Experience of working in the community Skills
Evidence of being able to provide wound care using aseptic technique Basic observations The ability to communicate clearly and accurately. The ability to be adaptable to new and changing circumstances. The ability to work alone under supervision and to understand when to seek clinical advice and support. Knowledge and understanding of clinic activities. Personal Qualities
Ability to work independently within professional boundaries. Ability to speak Welsh. Works well as a team member. Values
Put patients first, work together, value and respect each other, learn and innovate, communicate openly and honestly. Ability to approach any problem in a calm and professional manner. Other
Commitment to continuous improvements of patient care. Flexibility within the needs of the service, for example, working unsociable hours. Ability to use own initiative. Ability to work without direct supervision. Ability to travel in a timely manner to meet the requirements of the role. To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a
Health and Care visa
or
Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non-UK/RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting
Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge. Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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Band 3
Main area: Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Grade: Band 3 Contract: Fixed term: 11 months (Proposed end date 31.12.2025 - To meet the needs of the service) Hours: Part time - 15 hours per week Job ref: 050-ACS013-0125 Site: Hafod Community Mental Health Team Town: Rhyl Salary: £24,433 - £26,060 per annum pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 20/01/2025 23:59 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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies. 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. The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable. Job overview
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST. To provide day-to-day care for service users under the supervision of a Clinician which adheres to best practice, standards and guidelines, and contributes towards the service users' care and treatment. Work in partnership with service users and other members of the MDT staff as appropriate, to achieve the optimum health outcome for clients. Be part of the MDT in providing a high and consistent level of holistic care, maintaining the dignity and equality of the individual, including direct care. Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen for someone caring and enthusiastic to work part-time as a Band 3 Health Care Support Worker within the Denbighshire Community Mental Health Team. Candidates must hold a positive attitude towards the mental health care of the older persons client group and be able to ensure that individuals' needs for privacy, respect, dignity, and confidentiality are maintained at all times. The successful candidate will provide high standards of care and work as part of a well-established and supportive multidisciplinary team based at the Community Mental Health Team in Denbighshire. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Working for our organisation
We are delighted that you are interested in joining the MH & LD Division. Details of the role can be found in the JD below. We want to tell you about the amazing benefits we have to offer. When you join our division, you can balance work and life – with flexible working, hybrid and agile vacancies, and an abundance of training and development opportunities. Some benefits of joining the Division: Wellness, Work & Us - a service providing support to staff at times of need. When we are well, we can better support each other and the people who use our services. Drop-ins, counselling & coaching. Supervision offers staff the opportunity to gain managers' feedback, discuss development, and focus on wellbeing. Flexible working - full time, annualised hours, part time, term time, remote and hybrid working enable you to achieve a great work-life balance. Staff achievement awards. Development opportunities through in-house training and external courses with local colleges and universities. Working in
North Wales, which has lots to offer, from idyllic villages, high-quality affordable housing, and unspoiled natural environments. Other benefits: On-site parking Eye Care Vouchers Pension Occupational Health Support NHS Discounts Cycle 2 Work Scheme Staff networks Detailed job description and main 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
NVQ level 3 in Health & Social care related subjects or equivalent qualifications/experience Good knowledge of anatomy & physiology Understanding of multi-disciplinary/agency working and of individual team roles All Wales HCSW induction framework Training in Mental Health Understanding of risk management and health and safety issues Experience
Experience of working as a HCSW without direct supervision in a clinical setting and being managed by a qualified practitioner. Good understanding of risk assessment and management Significant experience of working in a caring environment for older people Experience of working in a mental health care setting Experience of working in the community Skills
Evidence of being able to provide wound care using aseptic technique Basic observations The ability to communicate clearly and accurately. The ability to be adaptable to new and changing circumstances. The ability to work alone under supervision and to understand when to seek clinical advice and support. Knowledge and understanding of clinic activities. Personal Qualities
Ability to work independently within professional boundaries. Ability to speak Welsh. Works well as a team member. Values
Put patients first, work together, value and respect each other, learn and innovate, communicate openly and honestly. Ability to approach any problem in a calm and professional manner. Other
Commitment to continuous improvements of patient care. Flexibility within the needs of the service, for example, working unsociable hours. Ability to use own initiative. Ability to work without direct supervision. Ability to travel in a timely manner to meet the requirements of the role. To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a
Health and Care visa
or
Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non-UK/RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting
Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge. Employer certification / accreditation badges
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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