Nursing Support Worker (Mental Health)

NHS; Aberystwyth; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board in Aberystwyth is recruiting a Health Care Support Worker to join the North Ceredigion Community Mental Health Team on a fixed-term/secondment until 01/12/2027. The role is 37.5 hours per week, working 9:00am–5:00pm, Monday to Friday. Welsh language ability is desirable, with English or Welsh speakers welcome to apply.

Salary ranges between £26,813 and £27,890 per annum. Applications close 21/10/2026 with interviews on 28/10/2026.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Qualification in a Health Care related subject or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, GDPR and related policies in healthcare.
• Ability to complete certified PMVA/physical intervention training during induction.

Responsibilities

• Support senior mental health practitioners to deliver care for a caseload of individuals with moderate to severe mental health difficulties.
• Work in homes, community and health settings with a compassionate, non-judgemental approach.
• Accurately record contacts in clinical notes and assist with administrative tasks.

Skills

Welsh speaker

Education

Health Care Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Main area Community Mental Health Grade Band 3 Contract 12 months (This is a Fixed Term/Secondment vacancy until 01/12/2027 to cover secondment) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Working hours are between 9:00am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday) Job ref 100-ACS230-1026

Employer Hywel Dda University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Gorwelion Resource Centre Town Aberystwyth Salary £26,813 - £27,890 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 21/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 28/10/2026

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Job overview

This is a Fixed Term/Secondment vacancy until 01/12/2027 to cover secondment.

If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.

We are looking to recruit a Health Care Support Worker to join North Ceredigion Community Mental Health Team.

The community mental health team work with people who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties. Supporting people through their journey of recovery from mental health difficulties.

The role of the support worker is to be part of and compliment the community mental health multi-disciplinary team in delivering interventions and support to promote the recovery people experiencing mental health difficulties.

The role of the support worker within the community mental health team is varied and there are opportunities for staff to develop skills in
supporting therapeutic interventions, working under the supervision of a team of experienced senior mental health practitioners.

Main duties of the job

Supporting 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.

Working 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. Support the senior practitioner to complete all necessary
administrative tasks.

Applications will be welcomed from candidates who are enthusiastic about supporting people experiencing moderate to severe mental healthdifficulties in a compassionate and holistic manner.

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

Interviews to be held on 28/10/2026.

Working for our organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Person specification

Qualifications and 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
• Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales and All Wales Delegation Guidelines (HEIW)
• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures within a healthcare setting for example the principles of Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within care safe, and confidentiality for example General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
• Ability to be able to complete certified/accredited physical intervention training, for example, Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA) and Aggression (PMVA) during induction
• Certified/accredited physical intervention training, for example Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA)

Experience

• Experience of working within a relevant health or social care environment, providing direct patient care
• Experience of working within patient groups relevant to the area of practice
• Experience of working within the NHS

Skills and Attributes

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.