Healthcare Support Worker

3 months ago

Swansea, United Kingdom Swansea Bay University Health Board Full time

Job summary

In this Health Board we aspire to be driven by our values; where every person that works for us, regardless of their role, is expected to demonstrate the values of "caring for each other", "working together" and "always improving".

The post holder will assist in the promotion of equality for all clients through anti-discriminatory practice, supporting clients' rights, choices, personal beliefs and identity and by supporting clients with challenging behaviour and complex health needs through effective communication.

To contribute to the development of those accessing continuing healthcare ensuring a holistic delivery of care and services which are coherent and consistently applied.

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

Main duties of the job

Gwelfor Ward is an 18 bedded all male high dependency mental health rehabilitation unit. Gwelfor follows the principles of recovery and rehabilitation with a keen focus on patients own individual recovery journeys.

The role of the healthcare support worker is to promote the ethos of the ward of rehabilitation and recovery, focusing on promoting independence, individuality and holistic care.

As a healthcare support worker you will be required to assist patients with their activities of daily living, promoting well being and independence alongside helping patients recover from mental illness through a range of therapies and activities.

Gwelfor Ward is centred around the aim to help people recover in their own individual way and support patients in their mental health recovery journey.

A keen interest in mental health, particularly rehabilitation is key for this role in order to support our patients in the best way possible.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications/ Knowledge

Essential

Minimum QCF Level 2 in Health/ or willingness to complete QCF qual Willing to undertake further learning specific to role Evidence of maintaining their personal development Demonstrates an understanding of the scope of the role within a team Knowledge and understanding of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales Knowledge of the fundamentals aspects of care and the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing Understands the principles of confidentiality Understands the principles of consent prior to undertaking care Understands the principles of Safeguarding adults/children Understanding of when to seek advice and escalate Understanding of the Health Board's Values and Behaviour Framework

Experience

Essential

Experience of working/caring in a health or social care environment

Desirable

Experience of working within Rehabilitation and Recovery

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 Able to undertake specific procedures involving physical skills commensurate with practice area Ability to work effectively as a team player Able to organise self and others to achieve delegated task Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload and individual patient contact.

Desirable

Customer care skills

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