Nursing Support Worker (Mental Health)

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board is recruiting a Nursing Support Worker, Band 3 for St Non Ward, an Older Adult Mental Health ward in Haverfordwest. The post involves direct nursing care, observation and engagement duties under the guidance of registered nurses, and participation in the patient’s assessment and treatment pathway.

You will work flexibly across shift patterns to provide 24/7 cover, support the safety and wellbeing of patients, contribute to infection prevention, and support

Job description

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of Nursing Support Worker, Band 3 on St Non Ward which is an Older Adult Mental Health Ward in Haverfordwest.

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the post of Nursing Support Worker, Band 3 on St Non Ward which is an Older Adult Mental Health Ward in Haverfordwest.
The successful applicant will have experience of working in an acute assessment in-patient setting and will demonstrate dynamic and innovative practice for the care of older adults with complex mental health needs.
The Nursing Support Worker is a vital part of the multidisciplinary team, contributing to the patients' assessment and treatment pathway in several vital ways.
The successful applicant will be working under the guidance of registered nurses.
The Nursing Support Worker will be expected to engage in a variety of interventions with patients, ranging from direct nursing care, working in accordance with observation and engagement policies, monitoring physical health and supporting the assessment process to enable holistic care for the patient.
If you enjoy the challenge of working in a busy and rewarding setting, we would like to hear from you.
Successful applicants will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team but must be able to work flexibly to suit the needs of the service and within a shift system providing 24 hour a day cover, 365 days a year which includes nights.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of the multidisciplinary team delivering care to patients/service users experiencing mental health needs in the community/home setting or inpatient services, with support and supervision provided by a registered healthcare professional.
Undertakes or supports personal care activities, daily living skills/tasks and clinical care duties with minimal support and supervision as delegated by a registered healthcare professional in accordance with the HEIW All Wales Guidelines for Delegation.
Supports the enhanced observation of patients who present as a high risk to themselves or others due to a mental health, cognitive or clinical condition.
Ensures the registered healthcare professional is regularly updated on the patients/client’s condition and progress.
Ensures the working environment is safe and hygienic following infection prevention and control policies and processes.
Contributes to the teaching and supervision of students and junior staff.
Delivers role in accordance with Health Board/Trust Values and Code of Conduct for HCSW’s in Wales including maintaining physical, procedural and relational security.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 25/09/2026.

Working for our organisation

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

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.