Join us as a Healthcare Support Worker in the Specialist Dementia Intervention Team (SDIT). At CTMUHB we are not just offering you a job but the opportunity to be at the forefront of Dementia care.
In this role you will need to be innovative to adapt to the complexities of the clients unmet needs in relation to behaviours that challenge in Dementia. You will need to have good communication, organisational and time management skills.
What you will bring -
We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting people with Dementia and their carers to live as best as they can in their home environments.
What you will gain -
A role where your work truly matters, being part of a forward thinking team with opportunities to grow and develop.
Work within a Multidisciplinary Team under the direction of a registered nurse.
Deliver Health and Social care within the Care and Treatment plan.
Provide support to service users on an individual and on a group basis both within Community and Inpatient settings.
With supervision and support from Registered Nurses be responsible for and manage own workload and safety.
Participate in caseload management supervision from Registered Nurses.
Actively participate in continuing professional development through the Knowledge Skills Framework
To support individuals by role modelling psychological interventions
Being part of Multi disciplinary discussion and Formulations
Feeding back observations using the PAL document.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn’t mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn’t ‘fluency’, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see ‘Welsh Language Guidance’ in the documents right at the bottom.
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
- We listen, learn, and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
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.
Alternatively please arrange a visit to the team by contacting Davida Watkins on 01443 715074
