Job summary
- Main area
- Maternity
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 130-ACS087-0725
- Employer
- Swansea Bay University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Singleton Hospital
- Town
- Swansea
- Salary
- £24,833 per annum (pro rata if part time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Health Care Support Worker - Maternity
Band 2
Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.
Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
Swansea Bay Maternity Services are looking for dedicated individuals to join Maternity Services as a Health Care Support Worker.
You will be working under the supervision of Midwives to provide safe and effective care to our women with Maternity Services.
The posts will be based at Singleton Hospital.
Main duties of the job
The Healthcare Assistant (Band 2) will work at times under the delegation of a registered practitioner or assistant practitioner in the delivery of person centered care.
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person specification
Qualifications & 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 range or 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
Skills & Attributes
Essential criteria
- Good communication skills - verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively
- Ability to keep calm in stressful situations
- Ability to demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach
- Organisational skills, with the ability to plan and prioritise own workload efficiently
- Ability to use technology to undertake the role for example Microsoft Office, Email, TEAMS etc
- Physically able to carry out duties of the role, including lifting, assisting with mobility, and performing other manual tasks
Desirable criteria
- Welsh Language skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
- Enhanced DBS clearance including Adults and Childrens Barred List check
- Ability to work a range of shift patterns
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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
- Felicity Curtis
- Job title
- Midwife - Maternity
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Additional information
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