Health Care Support Worker

Job summaryTy Garth Newydd is a 5-bed unit for adults with learning disability and mental health diagnoses. As a Band 3 Health Care Support Worker, you will be supporting individuals with their day-to-day needs as well as supporting them to develop the skills they need to gain independence and move on from the hospital environment.Your role will involve positive behavioural support, identifying primary and secondary preventative strategies and at times implementing restrictive practices, when all other strategies have been ineffective.This role can be a physically and emotionally demanding role and team working is essential. You will be supporting the nurse in charge to provide the best quality care for the individuals we support.We are looking for a highly motivated and caring individual to join our team at Ty Garth Newydd. Main duties of the jobSupporting individuals with every aspect of their daily routine. Supporting individuals with health appointments and community activities Monitoring side effects of medications and physical and mental Health needs and reporting issues to the nurse in charge Behavioural observations and interventions Skills teaching Coping mechanisms Evaluations and daily recordings Cooking, cleaning and driving and raising any environmental concerns to the nurse in charge Supporting our patients through periods of stress/ anxiety and providing a therapeutic environment. Utilising primary prevention and responding to and managing behaviours. Supporting family visits Supporting individuals through health promotion The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. About usWe 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 responsibilitiesYou 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 responsibilitiesYou 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 Minimum of Qualification Credit Framework - QCF Level 3 (formerly NVQ Level 3) in Health or willingness to complete in agreed timeframe Evidence of maintaining their personal development Demonstrates an understanding of the scope of the role in the context of the nursing team Knowledge and understanding of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements Understands the principles of confidentiality Understands the principles of consent prior to undertaking care Understands the principles of Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care safe Understanding of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate registered professional for expert help and advice Understanding of the Health Board's Values and Behaviour Framework Desirable Qualification Credit Framework - QCF Level 3 (formerly NVQ Level 3) 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 Desirable Previous relevant experience in specialty 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 e.g. recording of vital signs, venepuncture Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Able to organise self and others to achieve delegated task Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety. Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload, prioritise workload and individual patient contact. Desirable Customer care skills Values Essential Shows empathy and compassion towards others - a natural disposition to put yourself in someone else's shoes. Sees and treats others as individuals (patient, families, and colleagues) and treats people with dignity and respect. Shows resilience, adaptability and flexible approach as situations arise and positivity when times are tough. Other Essential Able to participate with a rotating shift pattern. Excellent timekeeping and a flexible approach to work. Committed work attitude Desirable Ability to speak Welsh Person Specification Qualifications and/or Knowledge Essential Minimum of Qualification Credit Framework - QCF Level 3 (formerly NVQ Level 3) in Health or willingness to complete in agreed timeframe Evidence of maintaining their personal development Demonstrates an understanding of the scope of the role in the context of the nursing team Knowledge and understanding of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales Understanding of basic physiology, e.g. normal vital signs, fluid balance, nutritional requirements Understands the principles of confidentiality Understands the principles of consent prior to undertaking care Understands the principles of Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care safe Understanding of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate registered professional for expert help and advice Understanding of the Health Board's Values and Behaviour Framework Desirable Qualification Credit Framework - QCF Level 3 (formerly NVQ Level 3) 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 Desirable Previous relevant experience in specialty 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 e.g. recording of vital signs, venepuncture Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Able to organise self and others to achieve delegated task Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety. Ability to deal with non-routine and unpredictable nature of the workload, prioritise workload and individual patient contact. Desirable Customer care skills Values Essential Shows empathy and compassion towards others - a natural disposition to put yourself in someone else's shoes. Sees and treats others as individuals (patient, families, and colleagues) and treats people with dignity and respect. Shows resilience, adaptability and flexible approach as situations arise and positivity when times are tough. Other Essential Able to participate with a rotating shift pattern. Excellent timekeeping and a flexible approach to work. Committed work attitude Desirable Ability to speak Welsh Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 CheckThis 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 SponsorshipApplications 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 nameSwansea Bay University Health Board AddressTy Garth Newydd Heol Draw, Church village PontypriddCF38 1UR Employer's website