Community Health Care Support Worker

Currently we are unable to provide certificates of sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the Home Office's criteria. Anyone requiring a certificate of sponsorship is therefore unable to be shortlisted and interviewed.

The main duties of the post is to care for individuals with complex health care needs in their own homes within the community.

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

Are you someone who has an interest working with individuals with complex health needs who wants an exciting new challenge?

Vibrant suitably experienced Health Care Support Workers are required to care for an individual, living in the Torfaen Area.

HCSW's should have knowledge and experience of working with patients with complex health needs. We welcome HCSW's to apply who would be willing to learn and undertake a comprehensive induction. This role will include a rotation of shifts to meet the needs of the service and ensure skill competency is developed and maintained.

Successful candidates will be expected to enable the individual to live a full and productive life by supporting with both physical and psychosocial needs; this includes using the young gentleman's vehicle in the community to assist her in attending appointments and social activities, so a
full UK Licence is essential
. This unique opportunity allows HCSW's to develop a relationship with the young gentleman to understand their individual health and psychological needs and provide high, quality nursing care.

This is an exciting time to become a part of the Complex Care at Home Team. The service is an integral part of the clinical futures strategy and places high importance on dignified care  service is driven towards succession planning and there is a variety of training and development opportunities available for HCSW's within this unique service.

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. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.

A proven track record of being reliable and dependable.

A flexible approach to work would be a great advantage.

Please ensure you evidence all of the above mandatory criteria and how you meet the essential and desirable criteria specified in the person specification in your application form. Failure to do so will result in your application not being shortlisted

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

• NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care OR equivalent level of demonstrable experience

• A commitment to undertaking continuing personal development and training
• Experience of working in a healthcare environment

• Able to work hours flexibly
• The ability to drive patient vehicles and the ability to travel between sites in a timely manner

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.