Health Care Support Worker - Learning Disabilities

Swansea Bay University Health Board

The closing date is 28 November 2024

Job summary

The organisation is specifically recruiting MALE ONLY applicants in keeping with the positive action provision within the Equality Act 2010 order to meet patient need and employee safety.

This post is exempt under the Employment (Sex Discrimination) Act 2000, Section the (s9(2)(f)) Personal welfare and counseling which constitutes a Genuine Occupational Qualifications. The work involves working with service users where there is a risk assessment identifying the need for male support in the provision of aspects of this persons care and support.

The Senior Healthcare Assistant (Level 3) has a greater degree of autonomy than the Healthcare Assistant and undertakes a broader range of health and care in accordance with policy and procedures. The post holder will work on their own initiative, undertaking delegated tasks with appropriate supervision in place from a registered practitioner/assistant practitioner.

Main duties of the job

The post holder contributes to assessment and assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of individualised care plans. They will supervise other staff and promote the delivery of high-quality care.

Assist the Registered Practitioner/Assistant Practitioner in the assessment, on-going assessment, planning, management, and evaluation of the delivery of care in a community setting.

Under direction of the Registered Practitioner/Assistant Practitioner, supports appropriate individualised, clinical/risk assessments providing accurate feedback as necessary.

Deliver safe, high quality, compassionate care following individualised care plans and treatment interventions determined by the Registered Practitioner. This will include supporting patients with all aspects of the fundamentals of care including activities of daily living, providing feedback on progress against the plans.

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.

Date posted

25 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

130-ACS273-1124

Job locations

Swn yr Afon CCU

Brynteg

Seven Sisters

SA10 9ET


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.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

  • Minimum of Qualification Credit Framework - QCF Level 3 (formerly NVQ Level 3)
  • Evidence of maintaining their personal development
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the scope of the role in the context of the nursing team
  • Evidence of working within specialist care setting
  • Knowledge of the fundamental's aspects of care and the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing, understanding of basic physiology
  • Understands the principles of confidentiality, and principles of consent

Desirable

  • Evidence attendance at courses / study days pertinent to speciality
  • Understanding of caring for individuals with particular conditions; for example, dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities relevant to area of practice

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience of working as a Healthcare Assistant within area of work

Desirable

  • Previous relevant experience in specialty

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
  • Caring, compassionate attitude to patients and clients

Desirable

  • Welsh language skills
Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge

Essential

  • Minimum of Qualification Credit Framework - QCF Level 3 (formerly NVQ Level 3)
  • Evidence of maintaining their personal development
  • Demonstrates an understanding of the scope of the role in the context of the nursing team
  • Evidence of working within specialist care setting
  • Knowledge of the fundamental's aspects of care and the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing, understanding of basic physiology
  • Understands the principles of confidentiality, and principles of consent

Desirable

  • Evidence attendance at courses / study days pertinent to speciality
  • Understanding of caring for individuals with particular conditions; for example, dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities relevant to area of practice

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience of working as a Healthcare Assistant within area of work

Desirable

  • Previous relevant experience in specialty

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

  • Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
  • Caring, compassionate attitude to patients and clients

Desirable

  • Welsh language skills

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

Swn yr Afon CCU

Brynteg

Seven Sisters

SA10 9ET


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Swn yr Afon CCU

Brynteg

Seven Sisters

SA10 9ET


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Unit Manager / Rheolwr Uned

Justin Reddy

justin.reddy@wales.nhs.uk

01639702906

Date posted

25 November 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

130-ACS273-1124

Job locations

Swn yr Afon CCU

Brynteg

Seven Sisters

SA10 9ET


Supporting documents

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