Nursing Support Worker; Mental Health

Main area Community Mental Health Grade Band 3 Contract 12 months (This is a Fixed Term/Secondment vacancy until 01/12/2027 to cover secondment) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Working hours are between 9:00am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday) Job
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Employer Hywel Dda University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Gorwelion Resource Centre Town Aberystwyth Salary £26,813 - £27,890 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 21/10/2026 23:59 Interview date 28/10/2026

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Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.

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 for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.

We are looking to recruit a Health Care Support Worker to join North Ceredigion Community Mental Health Team.

The community mental health team work with people who are experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties. Supporting people through their journey of recovery from mental health difficulties.

The role of the support worker is to be part of and compliment the community mental health multi-disciplinary team in delivering interventions and support to promote the recovery people experiencing mental health difficulties.

The role of the support worker within the community mental health team is varied and there are opportunities for staff to develop skills in
supporting therapeutic interventions, working under the supervision of a team of experienced senior mental health practitioners.

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 necessary
administrative tasks.

Applications will be welcomed from candidates who are enthusiastic about supporting people experiencing moderate to severe mental health difficulties 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.

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…