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Job summary

Main area
Rehabilitation
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
Day / Night rotation - 11.5hr shifts
Job ref
100-ACS175-0625-A
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Llandovery Community Hospital
Town
Llandovery
Salary
£23,970 per annum (pro rata if part time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
13/07/2025 23:59
Interview date
22/07/2025

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Health Care Support Worker

Band 2

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

If you are registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]

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Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.


Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.

This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed.

Job overview

Llandovery Community Hospital is a 15 bedded Rehabilitation/Palliative care unit. Providing High stand of care to patients who require support in Rehabilitation from Nursing and Therapy staff.

We are looking for a dependable and dedicated individual with a passion for patient care in a positive and busy environment. The post holder will need to demonstrate that they have good communication skills & a team player.

Hours include nights, weekends, and bank holidays.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic Band 2 Health Care Support Workers. You would be working alongside an established team.

We are a friendly, supportive team delivering high standards of care and clinical excellence.

You will ensure that patients / clients receive safe, individualised and effective standards of care by following care plans and treatment interventions, as directed by the registered nurse.

You will always communicate effectively and in conjunction with other team members, contributing to and maintaining the ward philosophy.

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 22/07/2025.

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. 

Our services are provided in: 

  • 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 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences.  In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Level 2 in care or ability to undertake a period of induction and on the job training to include theoretical knowledge of care and a range of work related procedures, for example completion of a competency based workbook equivalent to Level 2 vocational qualification
  • Ability to understand and comply with mandatory induction standards and Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers in Wales
Desirable criteria
  • Level 2 vocational qualification in relevant health care related subject

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience working with people in a caring capacity

Language Skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerStep into healthCarer Confident (With Welsh translation)Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

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
Marlene Jones
Job title
Senior Ward Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01550 722200
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