Job overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic person to join our Older Persons Mental Heath Team.
We are looking to employ a Band 3 Community Health Care Support Worker to join our fabulous team based at Port Talbot Resource Centre.
The Team provides intensive monitoring and support to older Persons with a variety of Mental health needs including dementia, psychosis, depression and anxiety.
This role is diverse and rewarding for the right individual who has a true commitment to working with older persons living with mental health issues.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to work as part of a team providing support to patients in receipt of Primary and Secondary Care Mental Health Services as defined by the Mental Health Measure 2010.
Assisting individuals to achieve and maintain optimum levels of independence by providing support, choice and dignity in their daily living, via assessment, implementation and evaluation of agreed plans of care.
The post holder is required to work alongside the Registered Nurse in providing and monitoring an enhanced level of support, assessment and treatment to patients under the CMHT.
Working collaboratively with the Multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to ensure the maximum benefits to patients/residents using a patient centred approach to care.
Supporting the qualified staff in the observation and monitoring of medication side effects, Physical Observations and mental health of patients and reporting these to the MDT.
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
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
Person specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. Experience of working in the community setting, and visiting patients in their own homes and caring for older persons who experience mental health issues/dementia
2. Excellent understanding of Mental Health conditions
3. NVQ/QCF Level 3
Desirable criteria
4. Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
5. Ability to work independently as well as a part of a team.
6. Good written and communication and IT skills
Skills
Essential criteria
7. Good communication skills – verbal, non-verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively
8. Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard.
9. Organisational skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise own and others workload efficiently.
Desirable criteria
10. Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.
11. Experience of working within the NHS.
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.
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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