Job summary
Carmarthenshire County Council and Hywel Dda University Health Board are pleased to be able offer these posts as part of our programme of developing integrated care across the county. Our rates of pay are highly competitive with similar posts across the Health and Social Care sector.Not only is the hourly rate for guaranteed contracted hours amongst the best paying in Wales we are also able to offer a range of other benefits, support with travel, access to reward schemes, a highly rated pension scheme, generous paid holiday entitlement, maternity & paternity allowances and much more.
Uniforms, bags, personal protective equipment (PPE), and mobile phones are provided to all our Home/Integrated Support carers to access their rosters and information about what's happening in the service and the wider county council and Hywel Dda University Health Board, including staff discount schemes.
We are looking for individuals who are motivated to make a positive contribution to the lives of the people we support and have a "can do" approach to their work.
Main duties of the job
As one of our Community Integrated Support Workers/ Homecarers, your duties will include working side-by-side with Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Nurses GP's Dieticians and other health and social care professionals, undertaking delegated tasks and providing planned care and support to people that will help them to remain in their own homes.
Our Community Integrated Support Workers/ Homecarers will work closely with other agencies to help individuals reach their goals, for example, Delta, Red Cross, Acute Response Team, Mental Health Team, Substance Misuse Teams and Social Workers.
The ability to speak and write in Welsh is essential for this post.
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 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 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;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
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 essential 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.
You will be welcomed into Carmarthenshire County Council and Hywel Dda University Health Board, Home First Team.
To read what others have said about us follow the link to the latest inspection reportcareinspectorate.wales
Being an Integrated Home Care Support Worker/ Homecarer is the most rewarding job where you will gain invaluable skills and experience. We also have lots of training and development opportunities. So, whether you want to be a support worker and, want to gain valuable experience and important skills before embarking on a different career or higher education, then we want to hear from you.
Individuals appointed into the roles are required to register with Social Care Wales. We will give you all the support and help you need to become a registered social care worker Registration | Social Care Wales.
Interviews will be held on 13/06/2023.
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 essential 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.
You will be welcomed into Carmarthenshire County Council and Hywel Dda University Health Board, Home First Team.
To read what others have said about us follow the link to the latest inspection reportcareinspectorate.wales
Being an Integrated Home Care Support Worker/ Homecarer is the most rewarding job where you will gain invaluable skills and experience. We also have lots of training and development opportunities. So, whether you want to be a support worker and, want to gain valuable experience and important skills before embarking on a different career or higher education, then we want to hear from you.
Individuals appointed into the roles are required to register with Social Care Wales. We will give you all the support and help you need to become a registered social care worker Registration | Social Care Wales.
Interviews will be held on 13/06/2023.
Person Specification
Qualifications, Vocational training and Professional Memberships
Essential
- Level 3 in health and social care (Diploma, QCF or NVQ) OR Level 2 qualification with experience in practice at that level (desirable) and a willingness to complete to Level 2 / 3 within the first six months of employment. And / OR Social Care Wales Principles and Values Award OR Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for HCSWs in Wales All Wales Induction Framework (AWIF) for Health and Social Care Registration as a Social Care Worker with Social Care Wales is mandatory
Job Related Skills and Competencies
Essential
- An understanding of the social care & health sector, and of the needs of people who use Homecare services.
- Ability to work on your own initiative and find pragmatic solutions to challenges encountered.
- The ability to install confidence, motivate and encourage people to remain independent.
- The ability to communicate effectively with a range of professionals, with the people who use the service and their families.
- Good written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to make accurate recordings and case notes.
- Good numeracy skills.
- Ability to drive / willingness to learn. - specialist 4x4 training will be provided to enable the use of pool cars. OR Access to suitable mode of transport and the ability to travel to deliver the required care and support to people at their designated times.
Knowledge
Essential
- Whilst evidence of prior knowledge and learning in care skills is desirable, in order to carry out the role competently, training will be provided to ensure that you reach the required standards in the areas listed below within a reasonable timescale, and as part of your induction; Safe moving and handling techniques ;Infection Prevention and Control (IP&C); Safe administration of medication in line with the All-Wales Policy for Medicines Administration and Medication Administration in Domiciliary Care (Wales) Policy; Sound knowledge of a range of clinical conditions; Dementia awareness; Reablement / enabling techniques; Prevention of pressure areas and management skin integrity; Oral hygiene; Basic food hygiene; Basic first aid; All Waled Safeguarding Policy; Reporting and recording in professional notes and case recordings; GDPR; Understanding / awareness of the principles contained within Social Services & Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014, Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016, The Regulated Services (Service Providers and Responsible Individuals) (Wales) Regulations 2017
Person Specification
Qualifications, Vocational training and Professional Memberships
Essential
- Level 3 in health and social care (Diploma, QCF or NVQ) OR Level 2 qualification with experience in practice at that level (desirable) and a willingness to complete to Level 2 / 3 within the first six months of employment. And / OR Social Care Wales Principles and Values Award OR Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for HCSWs in Wales All Wales Induction Framework (AWIF) for Health and Social Care Registration as a Social Care Worker with Social Care Wales is mandatory
Job Related Skills and Competencies
Essential
- An understanding of the social care & health sector, and of the needs of people who use Homecare services.
- Ability to work on your own initiative and find pragmatic solutions to challenges encountered.
- The ability to install confidence, motivate and encourage people to remain independent.
- The ability to communicate effectively with a range of professionals, with the people who use the service and their families.
- Good written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to make accurate recordings and case notes.
- Good numeracy skills.
- Ability to drive / willingness to learn. - specialist 4x4 training will be provided to enable the use of pool cars. OR Access to suitable mode of transport and the ability to travel to deliver the required care and support to people at their designated times.
Knowledge
Essential
- Whilst evidence of prior knowledge and learning in care skills is desirable, in order to carry out the role competently, training will be provided to ensure that you reach the required standards in the areas listed below within a reasonable timescale, and as part of your induction; Safe moving and handling techniques ;Infection Prevention and Control (IP&C); Safe administration of medication in line with the All-Wales Policy for Medicines Administration and Medication Administration in Domiciliary Care (Wales) Policy; Sound knowledge of a range of clinical conditions; Dementia awareness; Reablement / enabling techniques; Prevention of pressure areas and management skin integrity; Oral hygiene; Basic food hygiene; Basic first aid; All Waled Safeguarding Policy; Reporting and recording in professional notes and case recordings; GDPR; Understanding / awareness of the principles contained within Social Services & Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014, Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016, The Regulated Services (Service Providers and Responsible Individuals) (Wales) Regulations 2017
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).
