Job overview

If you are looking for a new opportunity to work in an organisation that will help you to develop and achieve your goals to become the best support worker you can be? If so, you're in luck!

We have an opportunity on Ty Cyfannol ward, Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr

Ty Cyfannol is an adult mental health acute ward that supports patients that are being assessed and treated for a mental illness.

What you will get

• Annual salary band 2 
• 28 days annual leave rising to 34 days after 10 years’ service plus 8 bank holidays.
• Free parking
• Wellbeing support and activities
• Career development and training
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance through the NHS Pension Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity Package
• Flexible working opportunities
• Plus a range of other benefits including retail discounts and special offers.
• This post is for a 12 hour shift pattern however flexible working options are available. 

We have a fantastic opportunity for a passionate, dedicated and highly motivated Health Care Support Workers. You will become part of a multi-disciplinary team that is committed to promoting rehabilitation and recovery for individuals with complex needs.

Come and work for Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, where you can make a real difference! 

Main duties of the job

We aim to offer the highest quality specialist service to our patient group in a safe and supportive environment that enables, encourages and supports each individual to recover at a pace that feels safe and comfortable.  We strive to create a ‘secure base’ for both patients and staff through the development of relationships where everyone feels safe, respected, valued and supported.   This is an exciting opportunity for anyone interested and committed to delivering care within a psychologically informed environment and will enhance already acquired skills. 

If you are interested in working with us, you will need to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to enable clients’ independence, rights, choices and dignity. This is an excellent opportunity for someone wishing to work within a clinical setting with patients with complex needs, and we are looking for individuals with experience in other Mental Health or Learning Disability care settings; or looking to embark on a career within the NHS and mental health & learning disabilities; or wishing to gain clinical experience as part of a longer term career plan in therapies.

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

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 specialty 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. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020.  Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.