Health Care Support Worker

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring individual to work as part of our team at Ward F Neath Port Talbot Hopsital.

Ward F  is a 21 bedded Acute Inpatient assessment ward based in Neath Port Talbot hospital. We care for both male and female patients primarily between the ages of 18-64 sufferring from Acute Mental Illness. We are the single point of admission ward for the Health Board.

We value working as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team and this will include the successful applicant. We believe in working together for better outcomes for our patients and providing an holistic approach to recovery.

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.

Main duties of the job

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.

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.