Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Health Care Support Worker to join our Home Enhanced Care Team based in Holywell. The post is to support patients home earlier from hospital with an individualised package of care to meet their needs.
The hours of work are variable, covering from 8am to 10pm and will include weekend working and Bank Holidays. The geographical area of cover is across the County of Flintshire to support service need.
We are looking for candidates with a strong work ethic to provide an excellent standard of care with the right values for this role. Full induction into the post will be supported and there are great opportunities for career advancement and the opportunity to develop additional skills such as venepuncture and recording of patient clinical observations following training and competencies.
Main duties of the job
The Generic Health Care Support Worker role will include assisting patients who need care and support to remain independent in their own homes with activities of daily living such as washing and dressing, meal preparation andprompting with the administration of medication. The role involves working in partnership with the dynamic multidisciplinary team and external agencies to meet individuals' needs.
The post holder will function as part of the Integrated Multidisciplinary Community Health Care team. He/she will be responsible for carrying out designated work, much of which will involve direct patient care. This care will be delegated by trained staff and the post-holder will be expected to work under the indirect supervision of trained staff.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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
Essential
- Good general education
- Qualification Credit Framework Level III (in Care / Health & Social Care) or working towards
Desirable
- Food Hygiene (basic)
- Evidence of QCF at Level 2
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working within a caring environment
- Previous / current role to demonstrate working with members of the public in a health care setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in a care setting
- Experience of working in a community setting
Skills
Essential
- Ability to maintain clear accurate records
- Ability to function within the climate of organisational change
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously, but part of a team
Desirable
- IT Skills e.g ECDL
- Phlebotomy trained
Knowledge
Essential
- Have an understanding of multi agency working and of individual team roles
- Knowledge of consent and patient confidentiality
Desirable
- Have an understanding of role and function of Health Services / Social services
- Understanding of risk management and health and safety issues
- Mental capacity / vulnerable adult procedures
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education
- Qualification Credit Framework Level III (in Care / Health & Social Care) or working towards
Desirable
- Food Hygiene (basic)
- Evidence of QCF at Level 2
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working within a caring environment
- Previous / current role to demonstrate working with members of the public in a health care setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in a care setting
- Experience of working in a community setting
Skills
Essential
- Ability to maintain clear accurate records
- Ability to function within the climate of organisational change
- Ability to work unsupervised
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously, but part of a team
Desirable
- IT Skills e.g ECDL
- Phlebotomy trained
Knowledge
Essential
- Have an understanding of multi agency working and of individual team roles
- Knowledge of consent and patient confidentiality
Desirable
- Have an understanding of role and function of Health Services / Social services
- Understanding of risk management and health and safety issues
- Mental capacity / vulnerable adult procedures
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).
