Job Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the hard-working team on a permanent basis as a healthcare support worker. The contract on offer is full-time, offering a flexible opportunity to work alongside other professionals to provide high quality care and treatment to our patients. To provide high quality care to patients who require inpatient support to improve their mental wellbeing. We are committed to treating everyone as an individual and look to support our patients with specific focus on therapeutic interventions and collaborative MDT working to ensure the best treatment and support for our patients. Please note: This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received. We recommend submitting your application as early as possible. Main duties of the job To assist the registered nurse in carrying out day to day care of individuals, endeavouring to provide for the holistic needs of individuals in conjunction with other disciplines within the health care environment. To assist the registered nurse in providing a high and consistent level of holistic care, maintaining the dignity and equality of the individual. This includes direct care. To observe and monitor changes in individuals’ behaviour, physical condition and social interaction, and to report any changes to the nurse in charge. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable but not essential for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Working for our organisation 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. 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. 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 Experience Essential criteria Relevant experience in the mental health setting Desirable criteria Relevant experience in a care setting Skills Essential criteria Evidence of working effectively within a team Desirable criteria Experience of de-escalation and therapeutic engagement techniques