Mental Health Care Support Worker

Job overview

Health Care Support Worker within ABUHB working  at St Cadocs Hospital or Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr Hospital within the Mental Health and Learning Disabilities division.

An exciting opportunity has become available within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board as a Health Care Support Worker. To join our caring and professional nursing team.

NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care gained in a Health & Social Care Setting or experience for 6 months within a domiciliary setting.

Please note that this role will require you to be fully flexible so that you are able to cover rotational shifts that includes days, nights and weekends.

This post is currently advertised at Band 2. The role is under review within the Health Board as part of a national review and may, in future, progress to Band 3 with an updated job description. If appointed, your manager will ensure you are kept informed and will support you through any changes, including discussing relevant training requirements”

Currently we are unable to provide certificates of sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the Home Office’s criteria. Anyone requiring a certificate of sponsorship is therefore unable to be shortlisted and interviewed.

Main duties of the job

We are a friendly team and welcome applications from Health Care Support Worker's who possess excellent communication skills both written and verbal and who are committed to providing high standards of care for patients, their families and carers within a hospital setting.  Ideally the candidate will have excellent computer skills and be enthusiastic about change management and supportive towards their colleagues.

There are lots of opportunities to further develop and you will be supported with training and education.

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.