If you are looking for a new opportunity to work in an organisation that will help you to develop and achieve your goals to become the best support worker you can be? If so, you're in luck!
We have an opportunity on Sycamore ward, St Woolos Hospital.
Sycamore ward is an older adult dementia mental health ward that supports patients that are being assessed and treated for a mental illness.
What you will get
* Annual salary band 2
* 28 days annual leave rising to 34 days after 10 years' service plus 8 bank holidays.
* Free parking
* Wellbeing support and activities
* Career development and training
* Contributory Pension Scheme
* Life Assurance through the NHS Pension Scheme
* Enhanced Maternity Package
* Flexible working opportunities
* Plus a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers.
* This post is for a 12 hour shift pattern however flexible working options are available.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a passionate, dedicated and highly motivated Health Care Support Workers. You will become part of a multi-disciplinary team that is committed to promoting rehabilitation and recovery for individuals with complex needs.
Come and work for Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, where you can make a real difference!
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
We aim to offer the highest quality specialist service to our patient group in a safe and supportive environment that enables, encourages and supports each individual to recover at a pace that feels safe and comfortable. We strive to create a 'secure base' for both patients and staff through the development of relationships where everyone feels safe, respected, valued and supported. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone interested and committed to delivering care within a psychologically informed environment and will enhance already acquired skills.
If you are interested in working with us, you will need to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to enable clients' independence, rights, choices and dignity. This is an excellent opportunity for someone wishing to work within a clinical setting with patients with complex needs, and we are looking for individuals with experience in other Mental Health or Learning Disability care settings; or looking to embark on a career within the NHS and mental health & learning disabilities; or wishing to gain clinical experience as part of a longer term career plan in therapies.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Job responsibilities
This post is currently advertised at Band 2. The role is under review within the Health Board as part of a national review and may, in future, progress to Band 3 with an updated job description. If appointed, your manager will ensure you are kept informed and will support you through any changes, including discussing relevant training requirements.
Currently we are unable to provide certificates of sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the Home Offices criteria. Anyone requiring a certificate of sponsorship is therefore unable to be shortlisted and interviewed.
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
Skills
* Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
* Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Experience
* Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
* Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
Training and Qualifications
* Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification
* Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification
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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