Acute Mental Health Care Assistant – Inpatient Team

NHS; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A health organization in Haverfordwest is looking for a Health Care Support Worker. The successful candidate will have prior experience in a busy adult acute in-patient environment and be committed to providing high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include supporting qualified nurses, patient interactions, ensuring confidentiality, and being part of a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will show leadership and resilience under pressure. Fluency in Welsh is a plus but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in an acute in-patient setting.
• Understanding of Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers.
• Ability to undertake clinical care duties.
• Experience of working with relevant patient groups.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of care of patients.
• Support qualified nurses and undertake assigned tasks.
• Develop working relationships with patients.
• Ensure confidentiality of patient information.
• Report incidents to nursing staff.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Resilience

Education

Level 3 qualification in health care

Knowledge of safeguarding

Job description

A health organization in Haverfordwest is looking for a Health Care Support Worker. The successful candidate will have prior experience in a busy adult acute in-patient environment and be committed to providing high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include supporting qualified nurses, patient interactions, ensuring confidentiality, and being part of a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will show leadership and resilience under pressure. Fluency in Welsh is a plus but not mandatory.