Swansea Bay University Health Board

Health Care Support Worker

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Job summary

We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated person with experience of working with people with learning disabilities, mental health issues and a forensic history. Previous experience in a similar area of work will be beneficial, with knowledge and experience of implementing positive behaviour support (PBS) with individuals who may present with complex Behaviours that challenge.

Main duties of the job

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude to working with people with challenging behaviour and experience of working effectively within a multi-disciplinary environment.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to work positively with service users and the ability to develop therapeutic relationships. Candidates would assist in the provision of both personal and health care, contributing to comprehensive treatment plans for each individual.

Candidates must also be able to demonstrate commitment to developing their skills.

In return the health board can offer high quality, purpose built working environment, support and training and opportunities for professional development. All staff will be offered the opportunity to achieve nationally recognised qualifications developed to meet the training needs of staff working with people with challenging behaviour.

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 wewant 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 ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand 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 thatour 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.

Details

Date posted

24 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£23,159 to £24,701 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

130-ACS114-0524

Job locations

Hafad Y Wennol

Hensol

Pontyclun

CF72 8JX


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

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of working as a health care support worker

Desirable

  • Experience of working with people with learning disabilities and behaviours which challenge
  • Additional evidence of qualifications/courses related to care provisions, eg safeguarding, DoLs. Mental Health Act

Qualifications/Knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of qualifications or ability to work towards QCF level 3 and BTEC PBS

Desirable

  • Existing QCF, NVQ and or BTEC qualifications
  • Evidence of person centred approaches to care delivery

Other

Desirable

  • Ability to travel regularly throughout the Health Board geographical area, where there is limited public transport
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Evidence of working as a health care support worker

Desirable

  • Experience of working with people with learning disabilities and behaviours which challenge
  • Additional evidence of qualifications/courses related to care provisions, eg safeguarding, DoLs. Mental Health Act

Qualifications/Knowledge

Essential

  • Evidence of qualifications or ability to work towards QCF level 3 and BTEC PBS

Desirable

  • Existing QCF, NVQ and or BTEC qualifications
  • Evidence of person centred approaches to care delivery

Other

Desirable

  • Ability to travel regularly throughout the Health Board geographical area, where there is limited public transport

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Hafad Y Wennol

Hensol

Pontyclun

CF72 8JX


Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Hafad Y Wennol

Hensol

Pontyclun

CF72 8JX


Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Nurse Manager

Charlotte Hennigan

Charlotte.Hennigan@wales.nhs.uk

01443220401

Details

Date posted

24 May 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£23,159 to £24,701 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

130-ACS114-0524

Job locations

Hafad Y Wennol

Hensol

Pontyclun

CF72 8JX


Supporting documents

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