Senior Healthcare Support Worker

Swansea Bay University Health Board
£24,433 - £26,060 a year
Cardiff, Wales
Full time
3 weeks ago
Llety Newydd is a complex care unit, which provides long-term care to patients who still require hospital provision.

The team comprises of a unit manager, deputy, registered nurses and health care support workers. In addition to this the team will work alongside the inpatient multi-disciplinary team to work towards discharge to the community.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable but not essential for this post.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude towards supporting people with challenging behaviour and experience of working effectively within a multi-disciplinary environment.

Candidates would assist in the provision of both personal and health care, contributing to comprehensive treatment plans for each individual.

Candidates would support individuals to access meaningful activities and recognise early warning signs that require care plan intervention.

Candidates must also be able to demonstrate commitment to developing their skills.

We believe staff are our best asset and we want 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 or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and 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 that our 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.

You will 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.

You will communicate effectively with patients and relatives in a manner which is sensitive to patient’s, carers and relative’s needs. This includes communicating effectively with patients who may have sensory impairment, speech and language difficulties, memory and cognitive impairment, learning difficulties and challenging behaviour.

You will maintain clear and accurate patient records relating to patient care and interventions utilising both digital and paper based records.

You will work as an effective member of the team, actively promoting good team relationships.

You will take responsibility for attending statutory, mandatory training and work based learning opportunities in accordance with the health board policy and local training needs analysis to achieve compliance with mandatory training.

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.
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