Health Care Support Worker Learning Disabilities Community Homes
The post holder works in a community house Greville Court supporting people with a Learning Disability who have complex physical health needs; mental health needs and behaviours that challenge. All clients have impaired communication and are entirely dependant on staff to meet their personal, day to day and social care needs in order to successfully live in, and access the community. The post holder will assist in the provision of quality assured nursing care within the residential unit and carry out tasks involving direct and personal care, support clients to access the community and to attend appointments etc, working at all times within the guidelines of the clients Care Plans and Risk Assessments, and within Health Board policies and procedures. Care is undertaken with the support of a registered nurse and the post holder will during the period of the week be expected to work without direct supervision of a registered nurse for all or part a shift, accessing support and guidance as required on a 24 hour basis. Main duties of the job
Perform duties and activities within the framework of a care plan, maintain a high standard of care at all times, supporting the registered nurse and report any issues to the registered nurse/ team manager/ appropriate person. Assist in ensuring that realistic individualised care plans and risk assessments are used. Act as a key worker with an identified client ensuring person centred care is given at all times. Support the clients with holidays and other activities within the community to ensure they have a valued lifestyle. Drive vehicle to support clients with activities of daily living within the community. Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings when required. Support individuals in attending urgent, non-urgent and routine appointments. When qualified staff not on shift staff are expected to take the role of shift leader, working within the guidelines and goals set for the clients, and health board policies and procedures. Administer regular or 'as required' medication to clients on a daily basis, ensuring all policy and procedure is adhered to and report any adverse reactions to the registered nurse. Complete relevant documentation electronically on a daily basis and to follow protocol and local guidelines. Complete mandatory training regularly as per policy and procedure. About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Interviews will be held on 16/01/25. Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
NVQ Level 3 in Health and/or Social Care; or Agored Level 3 Diploma in an appropriate healthcare course; or equivalent experience and knowledge. Commitment to attending Learning Disabilities HCSW training programme. Commitment to continued professional development. Good level of education in numeracy and literacy. In-depth knowledge of Learning Disabilities. Awareness of clinical governance. Total Communication training or Sign-along course. Experience
Experience of working with people with a learning disability. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the Healthcare Support Worker. Experience of report writing. Demonstrate an understanding of behaviours that challenge. Demonstrate an understanding of barriers to communication. Prior experience of working as a healthcare support worker at Band 2. Experience of working with IT systems. Demonstrate an understanding of the Mental Capacity Act. Welsh speaker (Level 1). 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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The post holder works in a community house Greville Court supporting people with a Learning Disability who have complex physical health needs; mental health needs and behaviours that challenge. All clients have impaired communication and are entirely dependant on staff to meet their personal, day to day and social care needs in order to successfully live in, and access the community. The post holder will assist in the provision of quality assured nursing care within the residential unit and carry out tasks involving direct and personal care, support clients to access the community and to attend appointments etc, working at all times within the guidelines of the clients Care Plans and Risk Assessments, and within Health Board policies and procedures. Care is undertaken with the support of a registered nurse and the post holder will during the period of the week be expected to work without direct supervision of a registered nurse for all or part a shift, accessing support and guidance as required on a 24 hour basis. Main duties of the job
Perform duties and activities within the framework of a care plan, maintain a high standard of care at all times, supporting the registered nurse and report any issues to the registered nurse/ team manager/ appropriate person. Assist in ensuring that realistic individualised care plans and risk assessments are used. Act as a key worker with an identified client ensuring person centred care is given at all times. Support the clients with holidays and other activities within the community to ensure they have a valued lifestyle. Drive vehicle to support clients with activities of daily living within the community. Participate in multi-disciplinary meetings when required. Support individuals in attending urgent, non-urgent and routine appointments. When qualified staff not on shift staff are expected to take the role of shift leader, working within the guidelines and goals set for the clients, and health board policies and procedures. Administer regular or 'as required' medication to clients on a daily basis, ensuring all policy and procedure is adhered to and report any adverse reactions to the registered nurse. Complete relevant documentation electronically on a daily basis and to follow protocol and local guidelines. Complete mandatory training regularly as per policy and procedure. About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Interviews will be held on 16/01/25. Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
NVQ Level 3 in Health and/or Social Care; or Agored Level 3 Diploma in an appropriate healthcare course; or equivalent experience and knowledge. Commitment to attending Learning Disabilities HCSW training programme. Commitment to continued professional development. Good level of education in numeracy and literacy. In-depth knowledge of Learning Disabilities. Awareness of clinical governance. Total Communication training or Sign-along course. Experience
Experience of working with people with a learning disability. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the Healthcare Support Worker. Experience of report writing. Demonstrate an understanding of behaviours that challenge. Demonstrate an understanding of barriers to communication. Prior experience of working as a healthcare support worker at Band 2. Experience of working with IT systems. Demonstrate an understanding of the Mental Capacity Act. Welsh speaker (Level 1). 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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