Job summary To work as a Crisis Resolution Home Treatment support worker based in Newtown, covering North Powys. The CR/HT provides a service for adults who are experiencing a Mental Health crisis and are at risk of admission to a mental health hospital. Intensive Home Treatment will be provided in collaboration with the service user and in the least restrictive setting. Working shift patterns over 7 days a week every day of the year, in a mixture of 12-hour and 8-hour shifts depending on need. CR/HT will also facilitate the early discharge of those admitted to inpatient settings, through intensive but time limited intervention in the North Powys community. Main duties of the job An exciting opportunity has arisen for a mental health support worker within the Crisis resolution home treatment 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 experiencing mental health issues within their own homes/community. You will be a team player and be supported/directed closely by qualified members of the team. We provide a service to people in acute mental health need and offer an alternative to going into Hospital by providing intense support at home. We work 9am -21pm, 7 days a week every day of the year, so shift-work is essential in a mixture of 12-hour and 8-hour shifts depending on need.ideally experience of community mental health work and to be passionate about this area of work. We are a supportive team, with a low turnover of staff and we work in a beautiful rural area. 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: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer. Details Date posted 23 May 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary Depending on experience per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 070-ACS039-0525 Job locations Fangorau - Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team Montgomery County Infirmary, Llanfair Road Newtown SY16 2DW 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. 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 Good interpersonal and communication skills written and verbal 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 Person Specification Qualifications/Knowledge Essential NVQ level 3 or equivalent experience. Desirable Computer skills Experience, Attitude, and Abilities Essential Good interpersonal and communication skills written and verbal 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 Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) . Employer details Employer name Powys Teaching Health Board Address Fangorau - Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team Montgomery County Infirmary, Llanfair Road Newtown SY16 2DW Employer's website https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer details Employer name Powys Teaching Health Board Address Fangorau - Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team Montgomery County Infirmary, Llanfair Road Newtown SY16 2DW Employer's website https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab). Location : Fangorau - Crisis Resolution Home Treatment Team, Montgomery County Infirmary, Llanfair Road, SY16 2DW Newtown, United Kingdom