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Job summary

Main area
Learning Disability
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
050-ACS569-0626
Employer
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Ysbyty Bryn Y Neuadd
Town
Llanfairfechan
Salary
£26,813 - £27,890 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
22/06/2026 23:59

Employer heading

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board logo

Healthcare Assistant - Foelas

Band 3

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.

The salary scale for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable.

 

Job overview

This exciting role is for a Health Care Support Worker working on a forward-thinking Learning Disability Rehabilitation Unit on the beautiful North Wales coast.

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

Please note: This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received.  We recommend submitting your application as early as possible.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Health Care Support Worker to work within the in-patient services in Bryn Y Neuadd Hospital

The post involves working within a Learning Disability unit caring for people who suffer from a variety of mental/ Physical illness' to help gain an understanding of illness and develop strategies to cope with the illness when discharged back into the community.

The post is offered on a shift basis and involves working weekend shifts. The successful applicant would also be expected to work night duty on an internal rotation basis.

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 favorably 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 or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac 

Person specification

Experience, Skills

Essential criteria
  • Experience with Learning disability
  • Communication skills
Desirable criteria
  • Can speak Welsh
  • Fully flexible in approach to work

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Meets all essential criteria as per attached job description/person specification

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Working ForwardApprenticeships logoDisability confident leaderStonewall Top 100Stop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.hyderus o ran anableddTime to changeStonewall Top 100 EmployersCore principles

Applicant requirements

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.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Tracey Clement
Job title
Modern Matron
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

 

 

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