Community Mental Health Support Worker (Part‑Time)

Transformation Unit; Haverfordwest; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board is recruiting a part-time Community Mental Health Centre Support Worker (Band 3) in Haverfordwest.

The role supports the community mental health team in delivering compassionate care to people with moderate to severe mental health difficulties, across home, community and health settings.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team with opportunities to develop skills in therapeutic interventions under supervision; Welsh language is desirable for applicants.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of safeguarding adults/children and GDPR.
• Ability to complete certified/accredited physical intervention training (PMVA) during induction.

Responsibilities

• Support senior mental health practitioners to deliver responsive and effective care during assessment and treatment to a designated caseload of individuals experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties.
• Work in a compassionate and non-judgemental manner with individuals in their own homes, in the community and in health settings.
• Accurately recording contacts with individuals in clinical notes in a timely manner and supporting necessary administrative tasks.
• Applications welcomed from candidates enthusiastic about supporting people experiencing mental health difficulties in a compassionate and holistic manner.
• Welsh language ability is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are welcome to apply.

Skills

Welsh speaker

Education

Level 3 health care qualification

Job description

Hywel Dda University Health Board is recruiting a part-time Community Mental Health Centre Support Worker (Band 3) in Haverfordwest.

The role supports the community mental health team in delivering compassionate care to people with moderate to severe mental health difficulties, across home, community and health settings.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team with opportunities to develop skills in therapeutic interventions under supervision; Welsh language is desirable for applicants.