Health Care Support Worker

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in an ever evolving and dynamic service. Pinewood house is a 16 bed, mixed gender mental health rehabilitation unit, we strive to provide the best service possible to our patient group. We have a keen focus on community reintegration, the post holder will be expected to attend community groups, run in house groups, such as relaxation, men's/women's health, confidence building etc.

You will work under the direction of a registered nurse and your input into our ever evolving service will be greatly appreciated. We are looking for a keen, motivated and compassion person to join our team, if that's you, then please put in an application

Pinewood house, is a 16 bed mixed gender mental health rehabilitation unit. We are based in the centre of a bustling high street with strong links to the area.

We pride ourselves on our standards of care and the relation security we offer our patients.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support our patient group with their activities of daily living, run and attend skill based groups, promote independence and social inclusion.

Support the RMNs with carrying out the patients care and treatment plans.

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification for further details of this role.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't 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. For more information, see 'Welsh Language Guidance' in the documents right at the bottom.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to 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, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

o We listen, learn, and improve

o We treat everyone with respect

o We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.