Health Care Support Worker - Learning Disabilities

Swansea Bay University Health Board; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK healthcare provider is looking for a Health Care Support Worker specializing in learning disabilities. The position requires a Level 3 qualification in a health-related field or equivalent experience. Candidates should have good communication skills and the ability to work flexibly within a team. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality care, contributing to care plan development, and supporting patient activities. The role offers opportunities within an inclusive and values-driven organization, set in a thriving location.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in health care or equivalent experience required.
• Previous experience as a Healthcare Assistant essential.
• Experience working within the NHS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to assessment and assist in care plan development.
• Deliver high-quality, compassionate care as determined by the Registered Practitioner.
• Support patients with all aspects of daily living.

Skills

Good communication skills

Experience with patient groups

Ability to work shift patterns

Caring and compassionate attitude

Education

Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject

Experience in a relevant health or social care environment

Job description

Health Care Support Worker - Learning Disabilities

The Healthcare Assistant (band 3) has a greater degree of autonomy than the Healthcare Assistant (band 2) and undertakes a broader range of health and care in accordance with policy and procedures.

The post holder will work on their own initiative, undertaking delegated tasks with appropriate supervision in place from a registered practitioner/assistant practitioner.

Main duties of the job

The post holder contributes to assessment and assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of individualised care plans. They will supervise other staff and promote the delivery of high-quality care.

Assist the Registered Practitioner/Assistant Practitioner in the assessment, on-going assessment, planning, management, and evaluation of the delivery of care in a community setting.

Under direction of the Registered Practitioner/Assistant Practitioner, supports appropriate individualised, clinical/risk assessments providing accurate feedback as necessary.

Deliver safe, high quality, compassionate care following individualised care plans and treatment interventions determined by the Registered Practitioner. This will include supporting patients with all aspects of the fundamentals of care including activities of daily living, providing feedback on progress against the plans.

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 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

• 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
• 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

• Significant experience of working as a Healthcare Assistant within area of work
• Previous relevant experience in specialty

Aptitude and Abilities

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

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.