Job summary
Employer heading
Health Care Assistant
Band 3
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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
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.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed
Job overview
We have a Community Health Care Support Worker vacancy in our Older Persons Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) based Llys Dyfrig, Llandudno.
If you enjoy helping people and want to make a positive difference to their lives, this job could be perfect for you. Community Health Care Support Workers are at the absolute heart of what we do, delivering frontline care and support.
Main duties of the job
Your work will involve working with elderly and vulnerable people who have mental health problems such as dementia and depression. Your role will include enabling people to stay living as independently as possible, to take part in activities in their local community and supporting them to maintain good mental and physical wellbeing.
We are looking for well-motivated, conscientious and friendly people who are willing to learn and to play a key role in improving the lives of the patients we work with. You will have contact with patients, relatives, other members of the public and professionals from partner organisations. You will work under the supervision of qualified Clinicians in the CMHT.
Candidates should be computer literate, with good communication skills. Experience in the caring profession is essential.
You will be joining services that are already well established, motivated and supportive within a cohesive multi-disciplinary Community Mental Health Team where your contribution would be highly important and valued.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 and/or Knowledge
Essential criteria
- NVQ Level 3 in care or equivalent or evidence of working towards qualification.
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of Understanding of risk management and health and safety issues.
- Evidence of Training in Mental Health
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience of working in a caring environment for older people.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in the community
- Experience of working in a Mental Health care setting.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- Evidence of ability to work positively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable criteria
- IT skills eg ECDL
- Ability to speak Welsh
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Richard Tanswell
- Job title
- CMHT Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000 852130
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