Health Care Support Worker

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Colwyn Bay; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health organization in North Wales is seeking dedicated individuals to join their District Nursing Service. This role involves assisting registered nurses in delivering essential care to patients in the community. You will work collaboratively with health care professionals, ensuring that patients receive the highest quality of care. If you are passionate about helping others and are eager to make a difference in your community, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to contribute to patient well-being while enjoying a supportive work environment that values equality and diversity.

Benefits

Family-friendly benefits

Work-life balance policies

Engaged leadership

Equality and diversity commitment

Qualifications

• Essential criteria as per attached Job Description/Person Specification.
• Ability to work well within a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist nurses to deliver care to patients and families.
• Support the district nursing team in community care.

Skills

Patient Care

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Time Management

Welsh Speaking

Education

Nursing Qualification

Job description

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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

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

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable.

Job overview

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.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main 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 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

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.