Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Frailty Support Worker on the Clinical Decisions Unit in Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen.
The post offers the opportunity to develop your skills and experience in caring for frail patients. Dementia and frailty is a growing challenge within healthcare, and we, as healthcare professionals are at the forefront of providing the dignity, support and care that people deserve.
The aim of the role would be to improve the patient experience. You would be expected to promote the patients' independence by focusing on their mobility, nutrition and hydration in order to maintain and maximise their functional ability.
Main duties of the job
The post holder should hold an NVQ level 3 in Health or equivalent. They will need to demonstrate that they have good communication skills and that they are an excellent team player as well as being able to work alone. They will be expected to work alongside both the nursing and the therapies team.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 26/08/2026
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
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
Experience
Essential
- Recent clinical experience of working within a relevant healthcare or social care environment
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Willingness to attend to further training
Desirable
- Recognise the importance of the fundamentals of care
- Recognise rehabilitation principles and enabling patients to optimise independence
Language Skills
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Numeracy and literacy to at least GCSE level or equivalent
- NVQ/Diploma at level 3 in Health or relevant qualification
- Record of professional development
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This advert is for Health Care Support Worker - Frailty Support Worker with Hywel Dda University Health Board in Glangwili General Hospital. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £26,813 - £27,890 per annum (pro rata if part time). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 16 Aug 2026.
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