Job summary
- Main area
- Complex Care
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 040-ACS103-0426
- Employer
- Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Llanhilleth Miners Institute
- Town
- Abertilery
- Salary
- £26,300 - £27,890 Per annum, pro rata if part time
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 26/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Band 3 Health Care Support Worker
Band 3
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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board support flexible working.
Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process
The Agenda for Change Pay Award for 2026/27 is effective from 1st April 2026.
Please note successful applicants with a start date from 1st April onwards the salary will be as per the 2026/27 pay award. For further detail the pay circular is available via this link https://www.nhs.wales/files/pc-resources/afc-w-02-2026-pdf-pdf?ts=1773244958086
Job overview
Complex Care at Home Team
Band 3, Health Care Support Worker
1 X 37.5 hour contract and 1 X 25 hour contract
The main duties of the posts are to care for individuals with complex health care needs in their own homes within the community.
Currently we are unable to provide certificates of sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the Home Office’s criteria. Anyone requiring a certificate of sponsorship is therefore unable to be shortlisted and interviewed.
This role is currently under review within the Health Board and will result in the issuing of a revised band 3 job description. If appointed, your manager will ensure you are kept informed and support you through any changes, including discussing relevant training requirements.
Main duties of the job
Are you someone who has an interest working with an individual with complex health needs who wants an exciting new challenge?
Vibrant suitably experienced Health Care Support Workers are required to care for a lady with Complex Health needs living in the Monmouth Area to lead a fulfilling and independent life.
HCSWS should have knowledge and experience of working with patients with complex health needs, a background of working with individuals with neurological conditions or learning disabilities is desirable but not essential and HCSW’s are welcomed who would be willing to learn these skills. The shift pattern would be days and nights, but the role would include a rotation of shifts to meet the needs of the service and ensure skill competency is compliant.
Successful staff will be expected to enable the individuals to live a full and productive life supporting physical and psychosocial needs within her family unit. This unique opportunity allows the nurse to develop a relationship with the patient to know her individual needs and health needs to provide high, quality nursing care.
Working for our organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The successful applicants should have:
Recent NHS or Care Home experience is essential.
A valid driving licence for the UK.
A proven track record of being reliable and dependable.
A flexible approach to work would be a great advantage.
Please ensure you evidence all of the above mandatory criteria and how you meet the essential and desirable criteria specified in the person specification in your application form. Failure to do so will result in your application not being shortlisted
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
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject Or • Equivalent experience and can evidence work based competency demonstrating theoretical knowledge, and the ability to undertake clinical care duties relevant for the role which is gained through experience and worked based training/short courses.
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures within a healthcare setting for example the principles of Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care safe, and confidentiality for example General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) .
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working within a relevant heath or social care environment, providing direct patient care.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with patient groups relevant to area of practice.
- Experience of working within the NHS
Skills
Essential criteria
- Physically able to carry out the duties of the role, including lifting, assisting with mobility, and performing other manual tasks.
- Full UK driving licence
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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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
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Abigail Grubb
- Job title
- Clinical Lead Nurse
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01495 320442
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