Psycho-Education Support Worker

The post holder will work within Emotional Wellbeing & Mental Health, they will be responsible for supporting and development of new Pyscho-education offer and also Group work. Also in assisting qualified staff in carrying out comprehensive assessments of need and risk. The post holder may delegate work to others and provide teaching and running groups where appropriate.  They  will work autonomously with young people in a clinic/telephone  environment and in the community, adhering to treatment packages developed by the band 6 and 7 Specialist Nurses in adherence of agreed protocols.  The post holder will be responsible for effective communication of any changes noted of the clients, keeping the team updated regularly, and also keeping accurate and contemporaneous records.  The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that all policies and procedures are observed and meet the CAVUHB requirements in the Health and Safety Policy

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work within Emotional Wellbeing & Mental Health, they will be responsible for supporting and development of new Pyscho-education offer.

The postholder will work with the rest of the team and service to contiune offering Psycho-Education and developing the new service offer and material for further wellbeing and Intervention Journal. 

They will also be involved with the creation and delivery of groups within the service. Organising and offering Connection Sessions with external agencies.

Also in assisting qualified staff in carrying out comprehensive assessments of need and risk. The post holder may delegate work to others and provide teaching and running groups where appropriate.  They  will work autonomously with young people in a clinic/telephone  environment and in the community, adhering to treatment packages developed by the band 6 and 7 Specialist Nurses in adherence of agreed protocols.  The post holder will be responsible for effective communication of any changes noted of the clients, keeping the team updated regularly, and also keeping accurate and contemporaneous records.  The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that all policies and procedures are observed and meet the CAVUHB requirements in the Health and Safety Policy

Fixed term until 31st March 2025 due to funding

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

Working for our organisation

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.