Job summary
The Rehabilitation Health & Care Support Worker delivers delegated care/tasks across a range of disciplines as part of a team based approach to delivering holistic patient centred care.
A key aim of the role will be to support the patient to achieve optimum independence by assisting in the provision and monitoring of rehabilitation services; implementing an agreed individualised plan of care as determined by the team.
The post holder is expected to always treat individuals with dignity and respect recognising their wishes and beliefs empowering the patient to have choice and control of their care.
The post-holder will practice in accordance with Health Board standards and statutory requirements and operate within the boundaries of the role and assessed competencies.
The post-holder will be expected to develop within the role as required within the boundaries of the job description and agreed competencies.
The post holder must communicate effectively at all times and in conjunction with other team members contributing to and maintaining the team/ward philosophy.
Main duties of the job
As a conscientious and enthusiastic individual, would you like to work within a specialist, supportive, dynamic, multidisciplinary team who are passionate about all aspects of frailty care.
You will be supporting patients to transition from emergency or acute care to home. Working closely with therapists and nurses you will enable people living with frailty to reach their individual goals and optimum functional baseline.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post: English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcomed to apply.
Interviews to be held on 24/02/2025
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 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.
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
- Numeracy and literacy to at least GCSE level or equivalent
- Relevant NVQ / Diploma at level 3 or equivalent experience and prepared to work towards achieving this level of qualification within two years of appointment
- Record of professional development
Desirable
- Knowledge of rehabilitation approaches
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of working within a relevant health, social care, third or independent sector service environment.
Desirable
- Recognise the importance of the Fundamentals of Care to the patient/client & of enabling patient/client to optimise independence
- Experience of rehabilitation
- Experience of working as a health & care support worker.
Language skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Numeracy and literacy to at least GCSE level or equivalent
- Relevant NVQ / Diploma at level 3 or equivalent experience and prepared to work towards achieving this level of qualification within two years of appointment
- Record of professional development
Desirable
- Knowledge of rehabilitation approaches
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience of working within a relevant health, social care, third or independent sector service environment.
Desirable
- Recognise the importance of the Fundamentals of Care to the patient/client & of enabling patient/client to optimise independence
- Experience of rehabilitation
- Experience of working as a health & care support worker.
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).
