Health Care Support Worker

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Wales; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare employer in Wales is seeking a professional for a mental health support role. The candidate will enhance access to mental health care for individuals with varying needs. Responsibilities include providing guidance to patients and assisting in their recovery while collaborating with community resources. Benefits include a leading pension, generous leave, and opportunities for career growth. This role will take place in a supportive and team-oriented workplace.

Benefits

Leading pension

Generous leave

Flexible work

Career growth

Ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Understanding of mental illness impacts on individuals and families.
• Experience in providing support to individuals with mental health care needs.

Responsibilities

• Improve access to mental health support at a primary care level.
• Provide support and guidance to patients with mental illness.
• Assist patients in recovery and maintaining community networks.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Ability to use initiative

Job description

Responsibilities

Working within the legislative framework of Part One of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure, to improve access to mental health support at a primary care level for people with mild to moderate or severe but stable needs.

The post holder will provide support and guidance to people suffering with mental illness and or distress, having an understanding of the impact of mental illness on the individual and their family/carers.

The post holder will provide support to an allocated group of patients with a range of mild to moderate mental health care needs and assist their recovery and help them maintain their own community networks.

The applicant will be expected to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and organisational skills along with the ability to use their own initiative.

About the Employer

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers. Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

Our Strategy and Values

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals.

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respecto
• We work together as one team

Location

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Benefits

• a leading pension
• generous leave
• flexible work
• career growth
• access to ongoing learning and development

Work Environment

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team‑oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.