We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.
Please let us know if you have any particular requirements to enable you to participate in the application and selection process. We will be pleased to discuss any reasonable adjustments OR SUPPORT needed. If you need any documents in a larger font or a different format (such as braille), please either contact the recruiting manager named in the job advert or contact the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board recruitment team on 01495 745805 option 3 OR EMAIL abb.vacancyrequests@wales.nhs.uk
If you are successful at the interview for this post, you will receive your conditional offer of appointment and information pack via email.
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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process
Job Overview
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 main duties of the post is to care for individuals with complex health care needs in their own homes within the community.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Are you someone who has an interest in working with individuals with complex health needs who wants an exciting new challenge?
Vibrantly experienced Health Care Support Workers are required to care for an individual living in the Torfaen Area.
HCSWs should have knowledge and experience of working with patients with complex health needs. We welcome HCSWs to apply who would be willing to learn and undertake a comprehensive induction. This role will include a rotation of shifts to meet the needs of the service and ensure skill competency is developed and maintained.
Successful candidates will be expected to enable the individual to live a full and productive life by supporting with both physical and psychosocial needs; this includes using the young gentleman’s vehicle in the community to assist her in attending appointments and social activities, so a full UK Licence is essential. This unique opportunity allows HCSWs to develop a relationship with the young gentleman to understand their individual health and psychological needs and provide high-quality nursing care.
This is an exciting time to become a part of the Complex Care at Home Team. The service is an integral part of the clinical futures strategy and places high importance on dignified care at home. The service is driven towards succession planning, and there is a variety of training and development opportunities available for HCSWs within this unique service.
Working for our organisation
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.
Experience
Desirable criteria
- NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care OR equivalent level of demonstrable experience
Essential criteria
- A commitment to undertaking continuing personal development and training
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment
Other Essential criteria
- Able to work hours flexibly
- The ability to drive patient vehicles and the ability to travel between sites promptly
