[ref. u47302416] Carmarthen - Health Care Support Worker (Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team)
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Job overview
This is a Fixed Term/Secondment vacancy until 31/3/2026
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.
The post holder will:
- Provide health care duties under the supervision of the qualified practitioner and implement nursing care in line with the assessed need of the young person or adolescent within the Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team within a community setting.
- Be expected to implement all relevant forms of care under the supervision of a qualified practitioner and/ or work as part of a team within the Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team.
- On occasion deliver clinical support and interventions autonomously in the community / hospital setting including new crisis hubs within the community.
- Be dedicated and competent and will have received additional training in the psychological and mental health needs of children/ young people and have access to supervision and support from Specialist Child & Adolescent Mental Health staff.
Main duties of the job
Support SCAMHS in developing a high-quality service by contributing to Service reviews, Investors in Carers Award, Health & Safety, and working collaboratively with Third Sector Organisations.
Deliver clinical interventions to an identified caseload under the supervision of the Qualified staff as part of the Crisis Assessment and Intervention team in a community setting as outlined in the Care and Treatment Plan and support in the delivery of a Crisis Response in line with the agreed protocol and policies.
Implement nursing care as directed by the qualified clinician, report observations to inform progress/ review of treatment and participate in effective liaison and team meetings to ensure robust communication across the service.
Undertake care as delegated by the qualified Practitioner. Document accurately all care undertaken on the relevant documentation i.e. (Care Partner).
Ensure all care is completed according to the HB and Specialist CAMHS guidelines and policies.
Assist the qualified Practitioner to undertake assessments/interventions for young people who have been admitted to the Age-Appropriate beds so that a mental health assessment and an assessment of risk can be completed.
Undertake observation levels in line with HB policy for all levels of Observation as per Policy including Level 3 observation of all children and young people and inform responsible clinician in charge of changes in mood /behaviour that may indicate a need for further assessment of risk.
Working for our organisation
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.
Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).
Community facilities, including:
48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Interviews to be held on 24/3/25
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.
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Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential criteria- NVQ 3 or equivalent experience
- Have undertaken or be willing to undertake the Specialist CAMHS training in the Stages of Development, Mental Health Awareness, Child Protection training and Safeholding for Children and Young people
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience of working within mental health
- Previous experience working with children and young people
Language Skills
Desirable criteria- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.
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