Community Health Worker jobs in Danbury, CT

Job summary

As a Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) you will support the clients in their home environment and in the community, as part of a multi-disciplinary team and under the direction of a mental health post holder will deliver support to clients with mental health needs in the community and will promote the recovery model as part of their daily duties through rehabilitation under the supervision and direction of a mental health practitioner

Main duties of the job

An exiting opportunity for a health care support worker within the CMHT Adult team based in Fan Goaru, Newtown. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who has excellent communication skills and is able to work confidently with patients with mental health issues within their own homes.

You will be able to work closely as part of a team. the successful candidate will need to ability to travel between sites in a timely manner.

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

About us

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services.

Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways.

We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit : There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

Job 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Knowledge

Essential

NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience.

Desirable

computer skills

Experience, Attitude, and Abilities

Essential

• Experience working within a multi-diciplinary and multi-agency setting
• Ability to manage stressful situations
• Understanding the importance of care monitoring, audit, and evaluation of Fundamentals of care
• Demonstrate Powys Teaching Health Boards Values
• Understand health and safety issues
• Flexible approach to the needs of the service

Desirable

Good time management and ability to prioritise

Other

Essential

Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner

Desirable

• Ability to speak Welsh

Last updated : 2024-05-24