Job summary

Learning Disability Healthcare Support Worker

Do you believe in treating other people the way you would like to be treated?

Do you believe in standing up for other people's rights?

Do you want to promote the independence and wellbeing of others?

Are you good at communicating on different levels?

Are you patient, understanding and caring?

Do you like outdoor activities, arts and crafts, baking, walking on the beach and eating chips?

Do you have good organisational skills and a great sense of fun?

Do you want to make a difference?

If so come and apply to be a Health Care Support Worker at Swn yr Afon. Come and visit us and meet the fabulous people we care for.

Main duties of the job

Swansea Bay Health Board is specifically recruiting 2 x MALE ONLY applicants in keeping with the positive action provision within the Equality Act 2010 order to meet Service user need and employee safety. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date if a large number of applications are received.

The Specialist Residential Services provide longer-term, evidence based services in line with the principles of positive behavioural support and are committed to reducing restrictive practices.

The post-holder will be:

Responsible for the promotion of Independence and Wellbeing, involving Service Users in their care, encouraging independence and supporting them to improve and maintain their mental and physical health and wellbeing.

Will also be required to assist the Registered nurses in the assessing, planning, management and evaluation of care.

Work as an effective member of the team, actively promoting good team relationships.

Communicate effectively with patients and relatives and overcome barriers to effective communication in a manner which is sensitive to Service User needs.

About us

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 then look no further.