Health Care Support Worker

NHS; Llanberis, Penygroes; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly benefits

Work-life balance policies

Disability Confident Employer

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales is seeking a District Nursing Worker to assist registered nurses in delivering care to patients in the community. The role is based in Llanberis/Penygroes and involves travel between patients' homes for 37.5 hours per week on a permanent contract.

Rotational day and night shifts are required, with a salary of £26,813–£27,890 per annum. Welsh language ability is desirable and support for family-friendly policies is offered by the

Qualifications

• Welsh language ability desirable.
• NVQ Level 3 in care.
• Sufficient experience in care work.
• Good general education.

Responsibilities

• Support district nursing team to care for those living in the community.
• Deliver patient care under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Travel between patients' homes in towns and rural areas in a timely manner.

Skills

Welsh speaker

Education

NVQ Level 3 in care

Good general education

Job description

Main area West Area Teams Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent: rotational post to work both day and nights Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (rotational post to work both day and night shifts) Job ref 050-ACS814-1026

Employer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Employer type NHS Site LLanberis/Penygroes District Nursing Town Penygroes Salary £26,813 - £27,890 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 21/10/2026 23:59

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.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Person specification

Qualifications

• Good general standard of education
• Welsh speaker

Experience

• NVQ Level 3 in care
• Sufficient experience in care work
• Welsh speaker

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.