# Health and Wellbeing Support Worker

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.

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- **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/health-and-wellbeing-support-worker/970e7cca-da2b-45bb-ba03-bb4837020445.md

## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
- **Location:** VITCC
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Mental health professionals
- **Grade:** Band 3
- **Salary:** £26,813 - £27,890 per annum, pro rata
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Part time - 36 hours per week (7 day rota)
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-27T22:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-08-24T10:30:46.090Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Newport/Tredegar/Aneurin_Bevan_University_Health_Board/Reablement/Reablement-v8171760
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8171760?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://abuhb.nhs.wales

## Job Content

### Job overview

Blaenau-Gwent are seeking an exceptional health and well-being support worker to join our dynamic integrated Community Resource Team. We are searching for individuals who are self-driven, passionate and eager to make a real difference to people's lives.

As part of our team, you will have the unique opportunity to help promote independence and empower individuals to achieve their personal goals. You will be working closely with the Community Resource Team and the Information, Advice and Assistance (IAA) team. You will have strong links to the hospital teams and promote prevention and early intervention.

The service operates seven days a week , 365 days a year between the hours of 07:30 and 20:00. The post holder will be expected to work a shift pattern that includes 12 hour shifts and weekend working.

To be eligible for this role please see the person specification for more details. You should provide evidence of equivalent experience and 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 work-based training/short courses.

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

Our CRT is a collaborative effort between the Aneurin Bevan Health Board and Blaenau Gwent Social Services, dedicated to providing individuals with the right intervention at the right time, from the right professional(s). As an Health and Wellbeing Support Worker, you will have the chance to make a real difference in the lives of adults in need of support to remain in their own homes. You will be an integral part of the wider multidisciplinary service comprising of Occupational therapists, Physiotherapists, Rapid Response Team, Falls Team, Community Ward's, Reablement and Home Care.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

### 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.

### 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

## Person Specification

### Other

**Essential**

- The physical ability to perform and cope with all aspects of manual handling as demanded by the job role.
- The ability to adapt to changes in work routine.
- The ability to move between sites within ABUHB or patients’ residences as required by the job role.

### Values

**Essential**

- Additional demonstrable qualities that may be beneficial to the role, e.g. care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment.

### Experience

**Essential**

- Experience working as part of a team, or ability to do this
- Experience or working formally or in a voluntary capacity with older people or people with disabilities

**Desirable**

- Experience of working with people in a care delivery capacity
- Previous or recent experience working as a health care assistant, home carer or support worker/therapy assistant
- Experience of office administration and/or evidence of having administrative skills
- Experience of providing rehabilitation support
- Previous experience of working in the community
- Previous experience of working in intermediate care services

### Aptitude and Abilities

**Essential**

- Ability to listen to people and take account of their expressed needs and establish rapport
- Ability to treat people with dignity, respecting their wishes and privacy
- Ability to support people in making informed choices and ensure that they are involved in all stages of decisions regarding their care
- Ability to promote independence with a specific interest in the rehabilitation of adults to achieve independence
- Ability to work without direct supervision, to use initiative appropriately, and to seek guidance and support appropriately.
- Ability to reflect on practice, willingness to learn and problem solve.
- Self-motivated, and ability to motivate people
- Ability to organise self, and to prioritise workload.
- Ability to maintain satisfactory records and documentation relevant to role Good communication skills, written and verbal.
- Ability to work co-operatively and effectively as part of multi-professional team
- Basic IT skills, or willingness to develop these.

**Desirable**

- Ability to speak Welsh

### Qualifications and/or Knowledge

**Essential**

- QCF/NVQ/GNVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Health and/or social care

**Desirable**

- Agored Level 3 Diploma units

## Documents

- [jdps english (docx, 286.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10561788)
- [oh form - ig ffurflen (docx, 100.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10561787)
- [flexible working policy (pdf, 584.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3033)
- [agile hybrid working framework (pdf, 5.9mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2695)
- [abuhb values & behaviour framework (pdf, 2.7mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3066)
- [home working policy and guidance (pdf, 380.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2696)
- [guidance notes for applicants nov 25 (pdf, 322.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2844)
- [nwssp recruitment services privacy notice (pdf, 404.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1633)

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