Health Care Support Worker Swansea, Wales
Job description
The post holder will work at all times under the delegation of a registered practitioner in the delivery of person centred care.
The post holder will be responsible for following care plans and recording all personally generated observations and documenting care given in individual’s notes.
The post holder will assist in the delivery of therapeutic interventions and activities to enhance the patient’s rehabilitation and recovery and discharge pathway.
The post holder will be expected to undertake flexible working hours, inclusive of unsocial hours and weekends.
The Step-down service is seeking to appoint a person-centred, motivated and skilled individual to the role of Health Care Support Worker to support the in-patient mental health service. The role will involve both autonomous and team working within a multi- disciplinary team.
The post holder will work under the supervision of the Ward Manager and is expected to provide support and response across the service to meet patient need and clinical demands.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
We believe staff are our best asset and we want 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 or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and 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 that our 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.
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
