Health Care Support Worker

NHS; Abergele; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A large health organization in Wales seeks an enthusiastic support worker to assist registered nurses in delivering vital care to patients in the community. This permanent, full-time role involves working closely with health care professionals and entails traveling between patient homes. Candidates should possess essential qualifications and be able to communicate effectively in English; Welsh language skills are desirable. Competitive salary and a commitment to equality are hallmarks of this position.

Qualifications

• Meets all essential criteria as per attached Job Description/Person Specification.
• Experience: Meets all essential criteria as per attached Job Description/Person Specification.

Responsibilities

• Assist registered nurses/practitioners in delivering care to patients.
• Support the district nursing team in community care.
• Travel between patients' homes in a timely manner.

Job description

Job Summary

To assist registered nurses/practitioners to deliver care to patients/clients, working in partnership with other health care professionals, the patient their family and carers.

Deliver patient care as documented in the nursing care plan. Carry out a wide range of duties under the direction of a registered nurse for the period of the shift.

Main duties of the job

An opportunity has occurred to join the highly motivated District Nursing Service in the Conwy Locality. The role will involve the successful candidate supporting the district nursing team to care for those living in the community who require nursing care. Applicants should be enthusiastic with an awareness of and committed to the modernisation of the service. They should be able to work well within a team and also alone. You must be able to travel between patients homes both within towns and rural areas in a timely manner and Welsh speaking is desirable. Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

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

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Job details

Date posted: 19 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 3

Salary: £25,313 to £26,999 a year per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 050-ACS534-0925-A

Job location: Health Centre, Market Street, Abergele, LL22 7BP

Responsibilities

Full responsibilities are outlined in the attached job description. Please refer to the attached full job description and Person Specification for detailed responsibilities.

Person Specification

• Qualifications and/or knowledge: Meets all essential criteria as per attached Job Description/Person Specification
• Experience: Meets all essential criteria as per attached Job Description/Person Specification

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.

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.

Employer details

Employer name: Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address: Health Centre, Market Street, Abergele, LL22 7BP

Website: https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/