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Health Care Support Worker - Learning Disabilities @ Swansea Bay University Health Board

Pontyclun, CF72 8JXOnsiteFull-timePosted 1 days ago

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About this role

Job summary

We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated person with experience of working with people with learning disabilities, mental health issues and a forensic history. Previous experience in a similar area of work will be beneficial, with knowledge and experience of implementing positive behaviour support (PBS) with individuals who may present with complex Behaviours that challenge.

Hafod Y Wennol is a 6 bed locked assessment and rehabilitation unit. The unit provides multi-disciplinary assessment, intervention and rehabilitation of individuals assessed as ready to step down from low secure and locked rehab environments. Individuals are supported to move to more independent living within their local area.

Main duties of the job

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude to working with people with challenging behaviour and experience of working effectively within a multi-disciplinary environment.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to work positively with service users and the ability to develop therapeutic relationships. Candidates would assist in the provision of both personal and health care, contributing to comprehensive treatment plans for each individual.

Candidates must also be able to demonstrate commitment to developing their skills.

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.

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

Person Specification

Qualifications & Knowledge Essential

Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject Or Equivalent experience and can evidence work based competency demonstrating theoretical knowledge, and the ability to undertake clinical care duties relevant for the role which is gained through experience and worked based training/short courses Ability to be able to complete certified /accredited physical intervention training, for example Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA) during induction Experience of working within a relevant heath or social care environment, providing direct patient care Good communication skills - verbal, non-verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively

Desirable

Experience of working with patient groups relevant to area of practice Experience of working within the NHS Ability to work a range of shift patterns

Experience Essential

Significant experience of working as a Healthcare Assistant within area of work

Desirable

Previous relevant experience in specialty

Aptitude and Abilities Essential

Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours Caring, compassionate attitude to patients and clients

Desirable

Welsh language skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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 Sponsorship Applications 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details Employer name Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address Hafod Y Wennol Planned Admissions

Hensol

Pontyclun

CF72 8JX

United Kingdom

Employer's website https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Skills

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