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Health Care Support Worker
Grade
Band 3
Contract
24 months (Fixed term / Secondment for 24 months to cover a secondment)
Hours
Part time - 23 hours per week (Roster shifts covering a 7 day service to include days, evenings and weekends)
Job ref
110-ACS232-0925
Employer
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
New Parc District Nursing Team
Town
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Salary
£25,313 - £26,999 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
07/09/2025 23:59

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Health Care Support Worker

Band 3

Thank you for your interest in joining Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board.

Located in the heart of South Wales, we’re central to Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea. Deeply rooted in our community, as an NHS organisation we are dedicated to providing compassionate patient care and building healthier communities together.

At CTM, you’ll be part of a supportive, inclusive team from diverse nations, cultures, and backgrounds. Every role counts, every person matters, and together, we’re creating a space where everyone can thrive.

Discover more about working with us here:

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Job overview

The post holder will work as a member of the District Nursing Service under the direction and supervision of the Team Leader District Nursing. 

The post holder will contribute to the implementation of nursing care as assessed and prescribed by the Registered Nurse.  This will include working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency arena alongside the primary health care team.

This post is fixed term/secondment for 24 months to cover a secondment.  If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.  

Main duties of the job

The post holder will contribute to the implementation of nursing care as assessed and prescribed by the Registered Nurse.  This will include working in a multi-disciplinary and multi-agency arena alongside the primary health care team.

 

The post holder will hold Level 3 NVQ/QSF in a health care associated certificate or possess skills, knowledge and experience to equivalent level, and be prepared to commit to begin this qualification within 3 months of commencing in the role.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn’t mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn’t ‘fluency’, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health.  For more information, see ‘Welsh Language Guidance’ in the documents right at the bottom.

Working for our organisation

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

•            We listen, learn, and improve

•            We treat everyone with respect

•            We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

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

Other

Essential criteria
  • Post is community based so it is essential that post holder can travel throughout the UHB locality in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Level 3 NVQ/QSF in a health care associated certificate or possess skills, knowledge and experience to equivalent level and be prepared to commit to begin this qualification within 3 months of commencing the role.
Desirable criteria
  • Level 4 Diploma in Health Care related study.

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Experience in providing care and undertaking clinical observations.
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in a range of clinical skills including palliative care.
  • Previous caring role.

Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Ability to engage members of the public.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • IT literacy.
Desirable criteria
  • Local knowledge of statutory and voluntary services.
  • Ability to diffuse difficult/threatening situations.

Personal Qualities

Essential criteria
  • Able to work in a multi-disciplinary/multi-agency arena.
  • Organisational skills.
Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are Desirable for this Role.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Age positiveDisability confident leaderStop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.hyderus o ran anableddAccredited Living Wage EmployerWelsh logo for Armed Force Bronze Award for Cym Taf UHBAccredited Living Wage EmployerCore principlesPrentisiaethau Apprenticeships

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
Kelly Shephard
Job title
Team Leader - Tonypandy
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07890983355
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