Older Adult Psychiatric Liaison Support Worker in Abergavenny inAbergavenny PUBLISHED THU 6 MAR 2025 Jump to job information section

Band 3: £24,433 to £26,060 a year per annum FIXEDTERM

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board rHiUNWko

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Are you a Healthcare Support Worker interested in joining a highly motivated and award-winning team? Working within the general hospitals to support patients over the age of 65 with a mental health diagnosis.

Being in a hospital can be a frightening time for most of us, which can be exacerbated by a diagnosis such as dementia.

Your role would be to provide person-centred care and meaningful activities to meet the needs of the patient.

As an award-winning team, we pride ourselves on the learning opportunities we provide. Ensuring that we encourage and support individuals to further their educational needs to develop themselves and their future development within the health care service.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 3 Health Care Support Worker to work within the Responsive Hospital Support Team, as part of the Older Adult Psychiatric Liaison service. The Service is currently based between St Woolos and Nevill Hall Hospital.

The post will involve working with patients who have both functional and organic mental health diagnosis, in a general hospital setting, under the direction of Band 6 practitioners.

The service works in every general care facility within the ABUHB trust, and applicants will be required to move between sites as part of their role.

The hours of work 8:00 - 16:00 / 12:00 - 20:00 - Monday to Friday. 9:00 - 17:00 - Saturday to Sunday

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

This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months to meet the needs of the service. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.

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To work as an Older Adult Psychiatric Liaison Support Worker in the UK, you would typically need a combination of educational qualifications, specific skills, and personal attributes. Here are some of the essential skills and qualifications for this role:

Educational Qualifications:

1. Relevant Qualifications: A background in mental health, social work, nursing, psychology, or a related field can be beneficial. Many positions may require a degree or equivalent experience in a related area.

2. Training in Mental Health: Specific training related to mental health practices, particularly in older adults, is important.

Key Skills:

1. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for interacting with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.

2. Empathy and Compassion: Ability to understand and empathize with the challenges faced by older adults with mental health issues.

3. Active Listening: Being able to listen attentively to patients and understand their concerns is crucial.

4. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to assess situations and come up with effective solutions for patient care and support needs.

5. Team Working: Collaborating effectively with other healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, and social workers.

6. Crisis Management: Skills in managing emergencies and crisis situations carefully and effectively.

7. Organizational Skills: Ability to manage a caseload and keep accurate records of patient interactions and treatment plans.

8. Understanding of Mental Health Conditions: Knowledge of common mental health issues that affect older adults, such as dementia, depression, anxiety, and psychosis.

9. Cultural Competence: Awareness and sensitivity to the diverse backgrounds of older adults you may work with.

10. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with healthcare systems and documentation practices is increasingly important.

Personal Attributes:

1. Patience and Resilience: Working with older adults can be challenging, so these qualities are vital to maintain composure and provide the necessary support.

2. Motivation and Commitment: A genuine desire to help and improve the quality of life for older adults experiencing mental health challenges.

3. Adaptability: The ability to adapt to changing situations and patient needs.

Additional Training and Certification:

1. Safeguarding Training: Understanding safeguarding policies and procedures can be essential when working with vulnerable populations.

2. Mental Health First Aid: This training can equip you with skills to recognize and respond to mental health issues.

3. Continuous Professional Development: Ongoing training in mental health practices, policies, and procedures.

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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board rHiUNWko

Job description

About us 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.

Requirements

Benefits

About us
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.