Health Care Support Worker

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  • Llanhilleth, Blaenau Gwent
  • £25,313-26,999 per year
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 7 hours ago
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.English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.Main duties of the jobBand 3, Health Care Support WorkerBase: Blaenau GwentAre 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 young girl transitioning from paediatric care to adult care, living in the Blaenau Gwent Area.HCSW should have knowledge and experience of working with patients with complex health needs, a learning disability background is desirable but not essential and HCSW's are welcomed who would be willing to learn these skills.Successful staff will be expected to enable the individual 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.There is developing, exciting work within the Care at Home Team within ABUHB. The service is driven towards succession planning and there are a variety of training and development opportunities available for HCSW's within this unique service. The learning disability nursing team are at an exciting time, developing, using innovative evidence based practice to give high quality care to people with learning disabilities within the community maximising their quality of life.About usAneurin 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 speciality 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.DetailsDate posted04 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 3Salary£25,313 to £26,999 a year per annum pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference number040-ACS258-0925Job locationsLlanhilleth Miners InstituteLlanhillethNP13 2JTJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe successful applicants should have:Recent NHS or Care Home experience within the last 12 months is essential.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 shortlistedYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe successful applicants should have:Recent NHS or Care Home experience within the last 12 months is essential.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 shortlistedYou will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documentsPerson SpecificationEducationEssential
  • NVQ Level 3 in Direct Care or Equivalent or working towards obtaining
Desirable
  • NVQ Level 2 in Direct Care
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience of working at Band 2 or equivalent in a health or social care setting
Desirable
  • Undertaking clinical duties e.g. bowel management etc
  • Experience of working with individuals with complex needs
SkillsEssential
  • Able to make informed decisions and act on own initiative
  • Ability to keep calm in stressful situations
  • The ability to drive patient vehicles and the ability to travel between sites in a timely manner
Person SpecificationEducationEssential
  • NVQ Level 3 in Direct Care or Equivalent or working towards obtaining
Desirable
  • NVQ Level 2 in Direct Care
ExperienceEssential
  • Experience of working at Band 2 or equivalent in a health or social care setting
Desirable
  • Undertaking clinical duties e.g. bowel management etc
  • Experience of working with individuals with complex needs
SkillsEssential
  • Able to make informed decisions and act on own initiative
  • Ability to keep calm in stressful situations
  • The ability to drive patient vehicles and the ability to travel between sites in a timely manner

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