Job summary
We have a excellent opportunity for a Band 3 health care support worker to join our team in Cottage View residential home in Knighton
As a Health Care Support Worker, you will support the delivery of nursing care to clients within a clinical setting and/or home environment, as part of a team and under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
The post holder would be responsible for leading a team of staff at Band 2 orwould be delegated to work in delivering a service whereby the post holder regularly works without supervision of a qualified nurse for all or most of the shift.
Main duties of the job
Participate in the emotional and physical needs of the residents seeking to provide as far as possible, a happy and stimulating and stable environment.
Actively communicate with residents who are frail and have dementia and to participate in any activities to entertain and stimulate residents.
Help to ensure that all are staff contribute to the best of their ability anddemonstrate any new tasks to staff to ensure the efficient running of the Home and the creation of a homely atmosphere.
Assist in the formulation of care plans for new residents and the review of care plans for established residents.
To care for residents by:o Washing and bathing and assisting with dressing and undressing.o Assisting with toileting requirements, especially those who are physically,mentally frail or confused.o Assisting residents with their mobility using mobility aids provided fortheir use. Monitor the preparation and serving of food to ensure standards are met in respect of nutrition, environmental health, special diets etc
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
English
Essential
- NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care
- Can show working with multidispinary teams
- Can demostrate good communication and interpersonal skills through written and verbal means
- Able to deal with stressful situations.
- Can explain the importance of care monitoring, audit and evaluation of fundamentals of care
- Can demonstrate an understanding of Health and Safety issues
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service
Desirable
- ECDL or equivalent level of computer skills. To be aware of the needs of the patients and their relatives/carers and have knowledge of voluntary and statutory services
- Ability to speak Welsh.
- Good time management and ability to prioritise.
- Ability to work alone under the supervision of Clinical Lead.
- Able to undertake extended tasks as required by the Clinical Lead.
English
Essential
- NVQ level 3 in Health and Social care.
- Can explain the importance of care monitoring, audit and evaluation of fundamentals of care
- Working within a multidisciplinary and multi-agency setting
- Can demonstrate an understanding of Health and Safety issues.
- Ability to manage stressful situations.
Desirable
- ECDL or equivalent level of computer skills To be aware of the needs of the patients and their relatives/carers and have knowledge of voluntary and statutory services
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Good time management and ability to prioritise.
- Ability to work alone under the supervision of Clinical Lead.
- Able to undertake extended tasks as required by the Clinical Lead.
Person Specification
English
Essential
- NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care
- Can show working with multidispinary teams
- Can demostrate good communication and interpersonal skills through written and verbal means
- Able to deal with stressful situations.
- Can explain the importance of care monitoring, audit and evaluation of fundamentals of care
- Can demonstrate an understanding of Health and Safety issues
- Flexible approach to the needs of the service
Desirable
- ECDL or equivalent level of computer skills. To be aware of the needs of the patients and their relatives/carers and have knowledge of voluntary and statutory services
- Ability to speak Welsh.
- Good time management and ability to prioritise.
- Ability to work alone under the supervision of Clinical Lead.
- Able to undertake extended tasks as required by the Clinical Lead.
English
Essential
- NVQ level 3 in Health and Social care.
- Can explain the importance of care monitoring, audit and evaluation of fundamentals of care
- Working within a multidisciplinary and multi-agency setting
- Can demonstrate an understanding of Health and Safety issues.
- Ability to manage stressful situations.
Desirable
- ECDL or equivalent level of computer skills To be aware of the needs of the patients and their relatives/carers and have knowledge of voluntary and statutory services
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Good time management and ability to prioritise.
- Ability to work alone under the supervision of Clinical Lead.
- Able to undertake extended tasks as required by the Clinical Lead.
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).
