Health Care Support Worker

Integrated Care System; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Wales is seeking a Health Care Support Worker to join their team. Responsibilities include caring for patients awaiting transition home and assisting with daily activities. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 2 in care and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills. Flexibility and initiative are essential in this role.

Benefits

Generous leave

Flexible work

Career growth opportunities

Access to ongoing learning and development

Leading pension scheme

Qualifications

• Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Caring for patients within a hospital setting.
• Assisting patients with activities of daily living.
• Completing documentation to an acceptable standard.

Skills

Professional manner

Reliable and good time keeping

Enthusiastic and motivated

Well organised in approach to work tasks

Flexible approach to work

Care experience

Ability to work as a member of the team

Ability to work supervised and unsupervised

Experience of dealing with members of the public

Education

NVQ Level 2 in care

Job description

Go back Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Health Care Support Worker

The closing date is 04 August 2025

An opportunity for a Health care support workers to join our dedicated team within The Princess of Wales Hospital

Ward 6 is a Care of the Elderly Ward that specialises in Acute Medicine and Discharge Planning.

We are looking for reliable motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join the team.

The individuals will be required to work under the direction of the registered nurse, ensuring high standards of care are provided and maintained at all times.

Main duties of the job

Successful candidate will be caring for patients within a hospital setting who are awaiting to go home with support or nursing/residential placements.

You will be responsible for providing care for patients who require assistance with all activities of daily living including washing, dressing mobilising, feeding and pressure area care.

Successful candidate will also be expected to complete documentation to an acceptable standard and assist in keeping ward area clean and clutter free.

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

Flexibility regarding shift patterns is essential.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health.

About us

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:

o We listen, learn, and improve

o We treat everyone with respect

o 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.

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

Personal attributes

• Professional manner
• Reliable and good time keeping
• Enthusiastic and motivated
• Recognise the importance of maintaining confidentiality
• Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above

Skills

• Well organised in approach to work tasks
• Understand the importance of reporting to the nurse in charge
• Flexible approach to work

Experience

• Care experience
• Ability to work as a member of the team but also to show initiative to work alone
• Ability to work supervised and in non supervised circumstances
• Experience of dealing with members of the public
• NVQ level2 in care

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.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

£24,833 a yearper annum, pro rata if part time