Job summary
Our 3 clients are assisted to live as independently as possible in their own home by a dedicated and established team.
HDUHB have been supporting our Learning Disability clients for many years and we would like to think we excel at providing a holistic and therapeutic environment in which each of them thrive.
The right individual will have knowledge of Learning Disabilities and the challenges of everyday tasks for people with Autism. The fundamentals of care are extremely important to us and this is an ideal opportunity to complete level 4 training to further your journey in Hywel Dda Health Board.
Our priorities at Begelly are adventure and inclusivity so if you think this is an opportunity you will enjoy then do not hesitate to apply.
Main duties of the job
Our Band 3 healthcare assistants have the responsibility of managing care, providing medication (including controlled drugs) and making decisions with regards to behaviours that challenge.
The work environment is maintained entirely by staff on shift so general duties include cooking, cleaning and gardening.
Personal care for our clients is of a very high standard and our staffing ratio is reflective of this so you will always be well supported by colleagues.
Community engagement and health promotion are two of our key priorities and clients are well supported to do this safely.
Interviews to be held on 8/7/24
About us
Hywel 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 for around 384,000 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;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (six of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You 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 speakers.
The 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.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
You 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 speakers.
The 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.
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Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and/or Social Care; or Agored Level 3 Diploma in an appropriate healthcare course; or equivalent experience and knowledge.
- Commitment to attending Learning Disabilities HCSW training programme
- Commitment to continued professional development
- Good level of education in numeracy and literacy
Desirable
- In-depth knowledge of Learning Disabilities
- Awareness of clinical governance
- Total Communication training or Sign-along course
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with a learning disability
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the Healthcare Support Worker
- Experience of report writing
- Demonstrate an understanding of a Learning Disablity
- Demonstrate an understanding of Behaviours that challenge
- Demonstrate an understanding of Barriers to communication
Desirable
- Extensive experience of working with people with a learning disability
- Prior experience of working as a healthcare support worker at Band 2
- Experience of working with IT systems
- Demonstrate an understanding of the Mental Capacity Act
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and/or Social Care; or Agored Level 3 Diploma in an appropriate healthcare course; or equivalent experience and knowledge.
- Commitment to attending Learning Disabilities HCSW training programme
- Commitment to continued professional development
- Good level of education in numeracy and literacy
Desirable
- In-depth knowledge of Learning Disabilities
- Awareness of clinical governance
- Total Communication training or Sign-along course
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people with a learning disability
- Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the Healthcare Support Worker
- Experience of report writing
- Demonstrate an understanding of a Learning Disablity
- Demonstrate an understanding of Behaviours that challenge
- Demonstrate an understanding of Barriers to communication
Desirable
- Extensive experience of working with people with a learning disability
- Prior experience of working as a healthcare support worker at Band 2
- Experience of working with IT systems
- Demonstrate an understanding of the Mental Capacity Act
Language Skills
Desirable
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).
