Healthcare Support Worker

NHS; Wrexham; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly benefits

Disability Confident Employer

Job summary

The NHS Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in Wrexham is seeking an enthusiastic Healthcare Support Worker to join Evington Ward, a 27 bedded Stroke Rehabilitation ward, on a fixed-term contract to 27/03/2027. You will work as part of a team of nurses to provide high quality care under supervision.

Applicants should be prepared to support patients in maintaining health and wellbeing, undertake delegated clinical activities and communicate effectively with families and carers.

Qualifications

• Literacy and numeracy at basic level required.
• Additional relevant qualifications preferred.
• Experience on a ward and in a healthcare environment desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist registered nurses/practitioners to deliver patient care on a ward.
• Carry out a range of duties under supervision of a registered nurse.
• Support patients in maintaining their health and wellbeing.
• Undertake delegated clinical and therapeutic activities.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and carers.

Skills

Clinical skills

Interpersonal skills

Understanding of role

Communication skills

Education

Literacy & Numeracy

Additional Qualifications

Job description

Main area Rehabilitation Unit Grade Band 3 Contract Fixed term: 6 months (until 27/03/2027 to meet the needs of the service.) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 050-ACS722-0826-A

Employer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Evington Ward, Wrexham Maelor Hospital Town Wrexham Salary £26,813 - £27,890 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 18/10/2026 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.

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

Job overview

This post is fixed term/ secondment until 27/03/2027 to meet the needs of the service.

I f 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 an enthusiastic Healthcare Support Worker to join Evington Ward, an 27 bedded Stroke Rehabilitation ward based in Wrexham Maelor Hospital.

Our aim is to provide quality, planned care for the patients. The successful candidate will work as part of a team of nurses responsible for providing, maintaining and coordinating a high standard of planned holistic care and nursing treatments, under the indirect supervision of the nurse in charge of the ward.

Main duties of the job

To assist registered nurses/practitioners to deliver based 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 supervision of a registered nurse for the period of the shift.

Supporting clients/service users in maintaining their health and wellbeing.

Undertaking specified and delegated clinical and therapeutic activities.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; 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 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.

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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Literacy & Numeracy
• Additional Relevant Qualifications

Experience

• Experience working on ward
• Experience working in healthcare environment

Knowledge & Skills

• Clinical skills and competency relevant to the role
• Good interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates an understanding of the role of the health care assistant
• Ability to communicate effective via face to face, telephone or group discussion

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.