Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for 2 motivated and enthusiastic people to join Area 1&2 Secondary Care Team as a Community Support Worker. The Team provides monitoring and support to older people with enduring and complex mental health needs.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to work as part of a team providing support to patients in receipt of Secondary Care Mental Health Services as defined by Mental Health Measure 2010.
Assisting individuals to achieve and maintain optimum levels of independence by providing support, choice and dignity in their daily living via assessment, implementation and evaluation of agreed plans of care.
The post holder is required to work alongside the Registered Nurse in providing and monitoring an enhanced level of support ,assessment and treatment to patients under Secondary mental health Care in the community.
Working collaboratively with the Multi-disciplinary team (MDT) to ensure the maximum benefits to patients/residents using a patient centred approach to care.
Observing and monitoring medication side effects, physical observations and mental health of patients and reporting these to the MDT.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
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
Qualfications
Essential
- Minimum of Qualification Credit Framework - QFC Level 3 (formerly NVQ level3) in health, or willingness to complete in agreed time frame.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of, or evidence of a good understanding of working with elderly people who experience mental health.
- Understanding of the concept of person centred care within the clinical area.
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance
- Awareness of Health & Safety legislation & practices.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work with minimum supervision.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Basic computer skills e.g. use of Word and data inputting
- Ability to travel across sites to work and to carry out clinical tasks
- Awareness of team dynamics and work effectively as part of a team
- Planning and organisational skills
- Have the ability to reflect on own performance
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the service and prioritise workload appropriately
- Ability to promote a professional image of the organisation
- Good time management
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualfications
Essential
- Minimum of Qualification Credit Framework - QFC Level 3 (formerly NVQ level3) in health, or willingness to complete in agreed time frame.
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of, or evidence of a good understanding of working with elderly people who experience mental health.
- Understanding of the concept of person centred care within the clinical area.
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance
- Awareness of Health & Safety legislation & practices.
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work with minimum supervision.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Basic computer skills e.g. use of Word and data inputting
- Ability to travel across sites to work and to carry out clinical tasks
- Awareness of team dynamics and work effectively as part of a team
- Planning and organisational skills
- Have the ability to reflect on own performance
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the service and prioritise workload appropriately
- Ability to promote a professional image of the organisation
- Good time management
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).
