Health Care Assistant

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Llandudno; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health organization in North Wales seeks a motivated individual to join their Community Hospital Team. This role is vital in providing skilled, clinical care to patients, supporting trained nurses, and enhancing the quality of health services for those who are acutely or chronically ill. With a commitment to equality and diversity, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of many. If you are passionate about helping others and eager for a fresh start, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills are essential for this role.
• Level 2 in health and social care or equivalent experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Support trained nurses in delivering patient-focused care.
• Improve quality of health and social care for patients.

Skills

Basic numeracy skills

Basic literacy skills

Ability to deal with the public

Welsh language skills

Education

Level 2 in health and social care

Job description

Job Overview

This post is fixed term / secondment until 25/05/2026 due to Maternity Cover.

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.

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated individual to join our Community Hospital Team to provide skilled, clinical, and effective care.

The post holder will support the trained nurse and other healthcare professionals in delivering the highest standard of patient-focused care.

Main duties of the job

1. Improve the quality of the fundamental aspects of health and social care for people who are acutely or chronically ill, frail, or disabled.
2. Desirable: The ability to speak Welsh; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others, or simply want a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) in North Wales offers an engaging environment. As the largest health organization in Wales, we provide a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute, and elective hospital services for around 700,000 people across North Wales. Join our team and receive the support you need, aligned with our organizational values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and are proud to be a “Disability Confident Employer.” Please check your email regularly for correspondence related to your application. Applications may be submitted in Welsh; submissions in Welsh will not be treated less favorably than those in English.

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

Full job description and person specification are attached within the supporting documents or can be viewed by clicking “Apply now” in Trac.

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential criteria:

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
• Level 2 in health and social care or equivalent experience.

Desirable criteria:

• Completion of all Wales Induction Framework.

Experience

Essential criteria:

• Experience required to fulfill the requirements of the post.
• Experience of dealing with the public.