Community Health Care Support Worker

Powys Teaching Health Board; Builth Wells; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Powys Teaching Health Board is seeking a Health Care Support Worker to support nursing care in community settings and clinics under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

The post is a substantive Band 3 role within the Community Nursing Team in Mid Powys. The successful candidate will follow care plans, perform nursing procedures, and travel as required.

We value caring, communication, Welsh language familiarity and commitment to high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• The post holder will hold NVQ Level 3 in healthcare or equivalent.
• Willingness to travel as part of community-based care.
• Ability to learn new skills and follow care plans and policies.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of nursing care to clients in clinical or home settings under a Registered Nurse.
• Carry out care and procedures within a community setting as directed by a nurse.
• Adhere to individual care plans and maintain accurate documentation.
• Travel to client homes or community locations as required.

Skills

Care skills

Communication

IT literacy

Welsh language familiarity

Education

NVQ Level 3 in healthcare

Job description

As a Health Care Support Worker, you will support the delivery of nursing care to clients within a clinical setting and/or home environment, as part of a team and under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

The post holder would be responsible at Band 3 or would be delegated to work in delivering a service whereby the post holder regularly works without supervision of a qualified nurse for all or most of the shift. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a substantive post within the Community Nursing Team in Mid Powys. The successful candidate will carry out care and procedures within a community setting under the direction of a registered nurse, adhering to care plans and at times without direct supervision.

We welcome somebody who is caring, sympathetic and able to learn new skills and provide excellent communication and an attitude that ensures the highest standard of care for our patients. The ability to follow policies and procedures as necessary is essential.

The successful candidate will be NVQ Level 3 qualified or equivalent in healthcare.

You will need to be able to maintain IT based information systems so computer skills would be beneficial. The ability to travel is mandatory.

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

Powys is cited as being a wonderful place to live and work; a rural health setting where you can personally and professionally grow, where patients are at the heart of care provision. If you are an ambitious professional in search of job satisfaction, Powys is the place to be. Whatever your career aspirations, we are committed to supporting and developing you.

Powys Teaching Health Board is responsible for meeting the health and wellbeing needs of the population of Powys. Powys is the largest county in Wales with Snowdonia to the North and the Brecon Beacons to the South, the spectacular scenery is something to behold. Working in partnership, we commission and provide award-winning hospital, community, mental health and learning disability services, so our portfolio is varied and diverse. We are proud to offer patients an unrivalled level of care and range of careers for professionals who want to make a real difference.