Job Overview
Health Care Support Worker to join Bryn Hesketh Ward, a dementia assessment ward with links to the CMHT. This post is fixed term / secondment until 13.02.2027 due to maternity cover. If you are currently employed by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board and wish to apply for the secondment, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying. An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Health Care Support Worker to join Bryn Hesketh Ward. For further details please contact the Recruiting Manager. Informal visits are welcomed. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. 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
The post holder will work as part of the nursing team delivering evidence based high quality clinical care that focuses on the direct needs of the patient. The post holder will assist registered nurses/practitioners in the provision of delegated care of patients and will endeavour to provide for the holistic needs of the individual, in conjunction with other disciplines within the health care environment. The post holder will undertake a broad range of duties and will be expected to work independently and as part of the team, supervising patients and assisting them with future care plans.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge and have a passion to help others, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales provides 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 the ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme. Please check your email account regularly; successful applicants will receive recruitment correspondence via the email registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh and Welsh applications will not be treated less favourably than English ones.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
A full Job Description and Person Specification are attached within the supporting documents or can be viewed by clicking “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications And/or Knowledge
- NVQ Level 3 Or working towards Level 3 to be achieved within 18 months of appointment, with relevant experience in working with people with dementia
Experience
- Previous experience within the health care sector or specifically in a Mental Health care setting
Aptitude And Abilities
- Understanding of risk management and health & safety issues
- Understanding of patient confidentiality
Values
- Ability to work within a team; demonstrate the ability to care with warmth and understanding
- Be a team player
Other
- Fitness and willingness to use de-escalation and, where required, safe handling and breakaway techniques (as appropriate) subject to relevant training according to BCUHB Policy
Desirable criteria
- Welsh Speaking
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