NHS
Health Care Assistant
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Job Description
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- Level 3 QCF Diploma in a Health or Social Care related subject or equivalent experience. Must be willing to work towards this qualification.
- Experience working directly supporting young people in Health, Education or Social Care setting.
- Experience of working with children or young people with significant developmental difficulties or mental health problems.
- To contribute to your own development.
- An awareness of the All Wales Child Protection Procedures.
- Awareness of health and safety issues.
- Understanding of child development and the needs of different age groups
- Making changes in your practice and offering suggestions for service improvement
- Able to be creative and have a positive approach to problem solving.
- To be able to communicate with a range of people on a range of matters.
- To contribute to assessing health and wellbeing needs and planning how to meet those needs of the young people.
- To be able to follow written programmes of care.
- To respect the young peoples dignity, wishes and beliefs, involving them in shared decision making and obtaining their consent for the care to be undertaken.
- Accurate record keeping.Accurate record keeping.
- Basic I.T. skills.
- To be able to follow local and HB policies and procedures.
- DBS Disclosure
- Ability to work shifts including night duty and weekends.
- Satisfactory references.
- Ability to support young people re-integrating into community settings.
- Agrees to travel to a variety of different places, within catchment area, in order to carry out duties.
- Ability to communicate in Welsh.
- Level 3 QCF Diploma in a Health or Social Care related subject or equivalent experience. Must be willing to work towards this qualification.
- Experience working directly supporting young people in Health, Education or Social Care setting.
- Experience of working with children or young people with significant developmental difficulties or mental health problems.
- To contribute to your own development.
- An awareness of the All Wales Child Protection Procedures.
- Awareness of health and safety issues.
- Understanding of child development and the needs of different age groups
- Making changes in your practice and offering suggestions for service improvement
- Able to be creative and have a positive approach to problem solving.
- To be able to communicate with a range of people on a range of matters.
- To contribute to assessing health and wellbeing needs and planning how to meet those needs of the young people.
- To be able to follow written programmes of care.
- To respect the young peoples dignity, wishes and beliefs, involving them in shared decision making and obtaining their consent for the care to be undertaken.
- Accurate record keeping.Accurate record keeping.
- Basic I.T. skills.
- To be able to follow local and HB policies and procedures.
- DBS Disclosure
- Ability to work shifts including night duty and weekends.
- Satisfactory references.
- Ability to support young people re-integrating into community settings.
- Agrees to travel to a variety of different places, within catchment area, in order to carry out duties.
- Ability to communicate in Welsh.
Job summary
Band 3- Health Care Assistant
We are pleased to be able to offer the opportunity for an experienced and motivated individual with excellent communication skills to apply for the role of Band 3 Health care support worker on Kestrel Ward at the North Wales Adolescent Service in Abergele.
Working in an inpatient CAMHS setting with young people between the age of 11-17 years old, you will need to have a flexible approach and be able to adapt your skills and abilities to suit a range of needs and presentations.
As well as contributing to the day to day routine and support for young people on the ward you will have the opportunity to work with young people outside of the unit, supporting their re-integration into the community.
Kestrel ward provides a 24/7 service and you will need to be flexible to meet the range of shift patterns required, including night shifts
You will require the ability to work autonomously, under the direction of the nursing team. Duties will include escorting patients on trips out/appointments/home leave etc.
Main duties of the job
To provide day to day care for patients under the supervision of a registered nurse which meets the requirements of 'best practice', following existing guidelines, achieving the prescribed standards and contributing towards client comfort and overall wellbeing. Working collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.
Although you will act at all times as directed by the nurse in charge, you will be competent to work without direct supervision, sometimes in isolation, within a framework that has been agreed by the Service Manager/Ward Manager.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
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. 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.
Date posted
16 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
050-ACS225-0425
Job locations
North Wales Adolescent Service
Llanfair Road
Abergele
LL22 8DP
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
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
Job responsibilities
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
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Other relevant requirements
Essential
Welsh Language Requirements
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Other relevant requirements
Essential
Welsh Language Requirements
Desirable
Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
North Wales Adolescent Service
Llanfair Road
Abergele
LL22 8DP
Employer's website
https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
North Wales Adolescent Service
Llanfair Road
Abergele
LL22 8DP
Employer's website
https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.