Job overview
The post holder will be required to participate as part of the Enhancing Lives Team, providing support and wellbeing interventions to service users in the community.
The Support Worker will play a significant role in the Enhancing Lives Team; aiming to support the outcomes of engaging/re-engaging vulnerable individuals experiencing complex needs in relation to issues including substance use, homelessness, mental health and offending behaviour, which is often underpinned by trauma.
Main duties of the job
Support Workers will undertake roles and duties delegated by senior members of the team. Working within the boundaries of the Enhancing Lives Team, the scope of the role enables the post holder to make a limited assessment of individual need and act upon their assessment.
They will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team to meet the needs of people being supported by providing quality evidence based care. The post holder will follow explicit protocols, policy and procedures and provide supervision to more junior staff.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working within a relevant service as a senior HCA / HCSW/support worker.
Desirable
- Experience of working at as a support worker within a relevant community setting using an assertive outreach approach
Qulifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Degree or equivalent experience in relevant field of practice.
- Awareness of substance use, mental health, housing and criminal justice issues
Desirable
- Awareness of harm reduction guiding principles and interventions
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This advert is for Enhancing Lives Team - Support Worker with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in Bangor, North Wales, Wales. It is listed as a Band 4 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £28,819 - £31,626 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 05 Jul 2026.
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