Health Care Support Worker

Currently we are unable to provide certificates of sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the Home Office's criteria. Anyone requiring a certificate of sponsorship is therefore unable to be shortlisted and interviewed.

The post is set within a 24 hr service for people with learning disabilities and complex health needs.

The post holder will support the care, assessment, therapeutic interventions and activities for the service users, using the active support model

The post holder will assist in providing care that supports the whole person in terms of their social, personal interest and day to day living skills, as well as the management of their behaviour.

The post holder will be aware of the impact of their own behaviour in the home and have the opportunity of bringing their own personal interests, hobbies and skills to the planning of care.

They will be expected to act on their own initiative within the guidelines of the service users care plan and under the supervision of the qualified nurse.

Main duties of the job

To communicate effectively and appropriately with service users, recognising where there may be barriers or difficulties to understanding, in a way that does not antagonise or offend, but facilitates understanding and supports or initiates shared decision making using the service users preferred method of communication.

To contribute to the promotion of health, psychological, social and spiritual well-being as directed by the named nurse and multi-professional team

To participate in the assessment, planning and evaluation of service user care, with the named nurse.

To participate in the delivery of service user care and undertake clinical duties which are allocated by the named nurse and supervised by the person in charge of the area.

To participate in the delivery of service user care and undertake clinical duties which are allocated by other professionals and supervised by the person in charge of the area.

To assist in the development and implementation of care packages and activities to meet the service user's individual needs, independence, interests and level of skill with the appropriate member of the multi-professional team.

To participate in the provision of activities within and outside of the home.

To report to the team leader information relating to the service user's care and any changes environmentally or in the service users condition that could contribute to poor health

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your speciality or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.