Health Care Support Worker Mental Health

Job title:

Health Care Support Worker Mental Health

Company:

NHS

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Health Care Support Worker to join the team on St Non Ward (Acute Older Adult Mental Health inpatient ward) at the Bro Cerwyn Centre, Haverfordwest. The Ward is an admission ward where we assess and care for older people with complex mental health and physical health concerns. The ward is a Functional/Organic (dementia) mixed ward with both male and female admissions.The post is 37.5 hours per week on a permanent basis which includes days and night, the shift patterns are; 07.00-15.00, 13.30-21.30, 21.00-07.10. This is a full-time post however part time hours maybe considered.Staff are provided with a supportive working environment and the opportunity for professional development.Main duties of the jobIf you enjoy the challenge of working in a busy environment we would like to hear from you. Successful applicants will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team but must be able to work flexibly to suit the needs of the service and within a shift system providing 24 hour a day cover , 365 days a year which includes nights.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 23/05/2025About usHywel 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. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).Community facilities, including:48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.DetailsDate posted08 May 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 2Salary£23,970 a year per annum (pro rata if part time)ContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number100-ACS040-0425-AJob locationsSt Non Ward, Bro Cerwyn CentreBro Cerwyn Centre, Fishguard RoadHaverfordwestSA61 2PGJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakersThe ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.Get instant access to our financial wellbeing benefit Wagestream. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real-time, stream up to 50% of the money youve already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save your wages straight from your salary.https://fb.watch/hzQjE8HzTN/ Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesYou will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakersThe ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.Get instant access to our financial wellbeing benefit Wagestream. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real-time, stream up to 50% of the money youve already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save your wages straight from your salary.https://fb.watch/hzQjE8HzTN/Person SpecificationQualifications and KnowledgeEssential

• NVQ 2 or equivalent experience

Desirable

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent
• A commitment to working towards gaining NVQ Level 3

ExperienceEssential

• Experience in working with people with mental health problems and their carers

Desirable

• Experience in working with people with mental health problems
• Experience of working within a High Dependency / Intensive Care environment

Language SkillsDesirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Person SpecificationQualifications and KnowledgeEssential

• NVQ 2 or equivalent experience

Desirable

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent
• A commitment to working towards gaining NVQ Level 3

ExperienceEssential

• Experience in working with people with mental health problems and their carers

Desirable

• Experience in working with people with mental health problems
• Experience of working within a High Dependency / Intensive Care environment

Language SkillsDesirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Expected salary

£23970 per year

Location

Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire

Job date

Sat, 10 May 2025 05:29:47 GMT

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