Job overview
In this Health Board we aspire to be driven by our values; where every person that works for us, regardless of their role, is expected to demonstrate the values of “caring for each other”, “working together” and “always improving”.
The post holder will assist in the promotion of equality for all clients through anti-discriminatory practice, supporting clients’ rights, choices, personal beliefs and identity and by supporting clients with challenging behaviour and complex health needs through effective communication.
Main duties of the job
To contribute to the development of those accessing continuing healthcare ensuring a holistic delivery of care and services which are coherent and consistently applied.
Working for our organisation
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.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, 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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Step-Down is an 8 bed unit comprising of two houses: Ty Gwanwyn has 5 beds and is staffed 24/7, Carreg Sarn has 3 beds and is floating support by day and staffed by night. The aim of Step-Down to to assess and promote independent living skills, positive risk taking and relapse prevention for our patients.
The role of the healthcare support worker is to promote the ethos of the ward of rehabilitation and recovery, focusing on promoting independence, individuality and holistic care.
As a healthcare support worker you will be required to assist patients with their activities of daily living, promoting well being and independence alongside helping patients recover from mental illness through a range of therapies and activities.
The Step-Down service is centred around the aim to help people recover in their own individual way and support patients in their mental health recovery journey.
A keen interest in mental health, particularly rehabilitation is key for this role in order to support our patients in the best way possible.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Demonstrates Healthboard Values
2. NVQ Level 2 equivalent or working towards
3. Understanding of confidentiality
Desirable criteria
4. Experience of working in health care
5. Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Experience
Desirable criteria
6. Experience of working in Mental health rehabilitation and recovery
Skills
Essential criteria
7. full UK driving license
Desirable criteria
8. Ability to communicate in Welsh
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Welsh language skills are desirable