Bank Health Care Support Worker - PAN Mental Health
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Rhyl, LL18 5UJ
Salary
£26,300
Contract
Bank
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
17 September 2026
14 days left
Job description
Work as part of the multidisciplinary team delivering care to patients/service users experiencing mental health needs within inpatient services with s...
Undertake care as directed by the registered healthcare professional, following agreed care plans, providing information to the registered healthcare professional that will enable the monitoring and amendment of care plans.
Obtain informed consent prior to providing care, understanding the actions required if care is declined.
Demonstrate care and compassion to patients, carers and relatives to help ensure high-quality person-centered patient care is delivered at all times.
Provide personal care to patients/clients, including using the shower or bath, washing facilities, dressing, supporting oral hygiene needs, enabling patients to meet their hygiene needs, accessing, and using toilets, collecting, and disposing of bodily waste, ensuring that privacy, dignity, and security is maintained. This may involve using hoists, wheelchairs or other mobility aids.
Support people to eat and drink through choosing appropriate food and drinks and enabling them to prepare for eating and drinking, assisting them where appropriate.
Do everything possible to ensure comfort, dignity and safety of patients, clients, family and friends, and to relate with kindness and empathy to all concerned.
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
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. We are the largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Level 2 in care OR the ability to undertake a period of Induction and on the job training to include theoretical knowledge of care and a range of work-related procedures, for example completion of a competency-based workbook equivalent to Level 2 vocational qualification
- The ability to understand and comply with mandatory induction standards and Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers in Wales
- Ability to be able to complete self-protective/breakaway training (certified/accredited) during induction
Desirable
- Level 2 vocational qualification in a relevant health care related subject
- Certified/accredited self-protective/breakaway training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable
- Previous experience working with people in a caring capacity
Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Good communication skills - verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively.
- Ability to keep calm in stressful situations. Physically able to carry out the duties of the role, including lifting, assisting with mobility and performing other manual tasks
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh.
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
3 September 2026
Last checked
3 September 2026
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