Nursing Support Worker (Mental Health)
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Aberystwyth, SY23 1HBView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£26,813 to £27,890
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
21 October 2026
1 day leftJob description
This is a Fixed Term/Secondment vacancy until 01/12/2027 to cover secondment. If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying...
Supporting senior mental health practitioners to deliver responsive and effective care during assessment and treatment to a designated caseload of individuals experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties.
Working in a compassionate and non-judgemental manner with individuals in their own homes, in the community and in health settings.
Accurately recording contacts with individuals in clinical notes in a timely manner. Support the senior practitioner to complete all necessaryadministrative tasks.
Applications will be welcomed from candidates who are enthusiastic about supporting people experiencing moderate to severe mental healthdifficulties in a compassionate and holistic manner.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 28/10/2026.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Level 3 Qualification in a Health Care related subject OR Equivalent Experience and can evidence work based competency demonstrating theoretical knowledge, and the ability to undertake clinical care duties relevant for the role which is gained through experience and worked based training/short courses
- Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales and All Wales Delegation Guidelines (HEIW)
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures within a healthcare setting for example the principles of Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within care safe, and confidentiality for example General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
- Ability to be able to complete certified/accredited physical intervention training, for example, Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA) and Aggression (PMVA) during induction
Desirable: - Certified/accredited physical intervention training, for example Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA)
Experience
Essential: - Experience of working within a relevant health or social care environment, providing direct patient care
Desirable: - Experience of working within patient groups relevant to the area of practice; - Experience of working within the NHS
Skills and Attributes
Desirable: - Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
19 October 2026
Last checked
20 October 2026
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