Job summary
Oak, Beech, and Willow are treatment wards currently recruiting 24 Health Care Support Workers to join the Adult Acute Service.
These roles require participation in a full range of shifts, including long days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays. All shifts are organised on a rota and will be confirmed in advance by the Ward Manager.
Successful applicants will join a dedicated multidisciplinary team committed to delivering high-quality care to adults with complex mental health needs across the Cardiff and Vale area.
While the ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post, we warmly welcome applications from both Welsh and English speakers.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic and have a positive attitude to assist the team in caring for patients with mental illness.
Successful candidates should have excellent communication skills, and the enthusiasm to take forward new approaches and ensure the highest quality of care is delivered
We are searching for individuals who share our values.Our values are:We care about the people we serve and the people we work withWe trust one anotherWe respect each otherWe take personal responsibilityWe treat people with kindnessWe act with integrity
About us
All three treatment wards provide a welcoming, supportive environment staffed by a highly skilled multidisciplinary team. Each acute ward is recovery-focused and committed to continually enhancing the patient experience, while also prioritising staff development through ongoing training and support. Previous experience in an acute setting is desirable but not essential, as full training and comprehensive support will be provided.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Boardis one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.
Job description
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.
Job description
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject Or Equivalent experience and can evidence work based competency demonstrating theoretical knowledge, and the ability to undertake clinical care duties relevant for the role which is gained through experience and worked based training/short courses
- Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales and All Wales Delegation Guidelines (HEIW)
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures within a healthcare setting for example the principles of Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care safe, and confidentiality for example General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
- Ability to be able to complete certified /accredited physical intervention training, for example Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA) during induction.
Desirable
- Certified /accredited physical intervention training, for example Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA)
Skills and attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills - verbal, non-verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard
- Ability to keep calm in stressful situations.
- Ability to demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach.
- Organisational skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise own and others workload efficiently.
- Ability to use technology to undertake the role, for example Microsoft Office, virtual platforms such TEAMS
- Physically able to carry out the duties of the role, including lifting, assisting with mobility, implementing restraint (if required) and performing other manual tasks.
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
other
Essential
- Enhanced DBS clearance including Adults and Childrens Barred List check
- Ability to work a range of shift patterns
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a relevant heath or social care environment, providing direct patient care.
Desirable
- Experience of working with patient groups relevant to area of practice
- Experience of working within the NHS.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject Or Equivalent experience and can evidence work based competency demonstrating theoretical knowledge, and the ability to undertake clinical care duties relevant for the role which is gained through experience and worked based training/short courses
- Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales and All Wales Delegation Guidelines (HEIW)
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures within a healthcare setting for example the principles of Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care safe, and confidentiality for example General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
- Ability to be able to complete certified /accredited physical intervention training, for example Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA) during induction.
Desirable
- Certified /accredited physical intervention training, for example Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA)
Skills and attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills - verbal, non-verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard
- Ability to keep calm in stressful situations.
- Ability to demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach.
- Organisational skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise own and others workload efficiently.
- Ability to use technology to undertake the role, for example Microsoft Office, virtual platforms such TEAMS
- Physically able to carry out the duties of the role, including lifting, assisting with mobility, implementing restraint (if required) and performing other manual tasks.
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
other
Essential
- Enhanced DBS clearance including Adults and Childrens Barred List check
- Ability to work a range of shift patterns
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a relevant heath or social care environment, providing direct patient care.
Desirable
- Experience of working with patient groups relevant to area of practice
- Experience of working within the NHS.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
