Nursing Support Worker, Older Adults Mental Health (Community)
The closing date is 12 July 2026.
To support the provision of Health and Social Care to the Older Adults of Bridgend borough who are experiencing a mental health issue within the context of a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency team and support the delivery of evidence based mental health care to the individuals in a community setting. The post holder will deliver specific components of the individuals’ care plans as directed by a Registered Nurse and/or care co-ordinator. The post holder will be required to work without direct supervision for all or most of their shift. The post holder will be expected to assist with the organisation and facilitation of monitoring the physical and mental health needs and may run or assist with therapeutic groups.
Main duties of the job
- Works as part of the multidisciplinary team delivering care to patients/service users experiencing mental health needs in the community/home setting or inpatient services, with support and supervision provided by a registered healthcare professional.
- Undertakes or supports personal care activities, daily living skills/tasks and clinical care duties with minimal support and supervision as delegated by a registered healthcare professional in accordance with the HEIW All Wales Guidelines for Delegation.
- Supports the enhanced observation of patients who present as a high risk to themselves or others due to a mental health, cognitive or clinical condition.
- Ensures the registered healthcare professional is regularly updated on the patient’s/client’s condition and progress.
- Ensures the working environment is safe and hygienic following infection prevention and control policies and processes.
- Contributes to the teaching and supervision of students and junior staff.
- Delivers role in accordance with Health Board/Trust Values and Code of Conduct for HCSWs in Wales including maintaining physical, procedural and relational security.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse region. We are Team CTM, offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions: Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, and primary and community care facilities.
Job 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.
Welsh Skills Desirable
This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This does not mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn’t need to have skills in Welsh, we’ll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn’t fluency, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health.
Person Specification
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
- Dementia training
- Medication management training
Experience
- Worked in a health or social care setting
- Worked in a community setting
- Worked in Older Persons Mental Health setting
Aptitude and abilities
- Ability to work as a team member
- Flexible, confident and positive working
- Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above
Values
- Compassionate and understanding of Older Person’s needs
- Able to demonstrate person-centred approach
- Willingness to learn and develop
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.
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
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