Community Support Worker

5 days ago

Neath, United Kingdom Swansea Bay University Health Board Full time
Job summary
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
Carry out specific delegated clinical and care tasks and responsibilities to a high standard and competency, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Practitioner/Assistant Practitioner. This role will include autonomous and lone working in a community setting.
Involve patients in their care, encouraging independence and supporting them to improve and maintain their mental and physical health and wellbeing.
Recognise issues relating to Safeguarding vulnerable adults/children and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate Registered Practitioner in a timely manner.
Communicate effectively with patients and relatives and overcomes barriers to effective communication in a manner which is sensitive to patient's, carers, and relative's needs. This includes communicating effectively with patients who may have a degree of sensory impairment, speech and language difficulties, memory, and cognitive impairment, learning difficulties and challenging behaviour.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English 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.
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
Qualifications and 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 aspects of care and the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing
Desirable
  • Understanding of caring for individuals with particular conditions; for example, dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities relevant to area of practice
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
  • Caring, compassionate attitude to patients and clients
  • Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team,
  • Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety.
Desirable
  • Ability to speak Welsh

Person Specification
Qualifications and 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 aspects of care and the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing
Desirable
  • Understanding of caring for individuals with particular conditions; for example, dementia, mental illness, learning disabilities relevant to area of practice
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
  • Caring, compassionate attitude to patients and clients
  • Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team,
  • Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
  • Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety.
Desirable
  • Ability to speak Welsh

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 .
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. .
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 .
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. .
Employer details
Employer name
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
Tonna Hopsital
Tonna Uchaf, Tonna
Neath
SA11 3LX
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