Job Description

An exciting opportunity for a Band 3 Health Care Support Worker has arisen in the Merthyr and Cynon LPMHSS . We are looking for a reliable, motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the team.



The applicant will be expected to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and organisational skills along with the ability to use their own initiative.



The post holder will deliver psychologically informed interventions and education both 1:1 and in groups to those aged 17 and above and will support individuals throughout a prescribed structured intervention after they have been assessed in LPMHSS including educating individuals on skills that will help them to manage their own mental health.



The post holder will have a reasonable understanding of a range of psycho education and psychological interventions drawn from the principals of CBT, CFT, BSFT, DBT and computer based CBT.



Working within the legislative framework of Part One of the Mental Health (Wales) Measure, to improve access to mental health support at a primary care level for people with mild to moderate or severe but stable needs. The post holder will provide support and guidance to people suffering with mental illness and or distress, having an understanding of the impact of mental illness on the individual and their family/carers. The post holder will provide support to an allocated group of patients with a range of mild to moderate mental health care needs and assist their recovery and help them maintain their own community networks.

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.



Deliver short term psychologically informed psychoeducation to those within the definition of Part 1 of the Welsh Measure as prescribed and supported by the registered practitioner. Provide support to service users on an individual and on a group basis within the community / base setting. Provide a range of information and support for evidence informed, high volume, low intensity psychological treatments face to face (both individually, in small-group contexts and in large-group contexts, or by telephone or online). Support people with common mental health problems in the self-management of their recovery using guided self-help. * Engage service users in their care.