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Job overview
The Healthcare Assistant (band 3) has a greater degree of autonomy than the Healthcare Assistant (band 2) and undertakes a broader range of health and care in accordance with policy and procedures.
The post holder will work on their own initiative, undertaking delegated tasks with appropriate supervision in place from a registered practitioner/assistant practitioner.
Main duties of the job
The post holder contributes to assessment and assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of individualised care plans. They will supervise other staff and promote the delivery of high-quality care.
Assist the Registered Practitioner/Assistant Practitioner in the assessment, on-going assessment, planning, management, and evaluation of the delivery of care in a community setting.
Under direction of the Registered Practitioner/Assistant Practitioner, supports appropriate individualised, clinical/risk assessments providing accurate feedback as necessary.
Deliver safe, high quality, compassionate care following individualised care plans and treatment interventions determined by the Registered Practitioner. This will include supporting patients with all aspects of the fundamentals of care including activities of daily living, providing feedback on progress against the plans.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English 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
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience of working as a Healthcare Assistant within area of work
Desirable
- Previous relevant experience in specialty
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
- Caring, compassionate attitude to patients and clients
Desirable
- Welsh language skills
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- 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
- Ability to be able to complete certified /accredited physical intervention training, for example Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA) during induction
- Experience of working within a relevant heath or social care environment, providing direct patient care
- Good communication skills – verbal, non-verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively
Desirable
- Experience of working with patient groups relevant to area of practice
- Experience of working within the NHS
- Ability to work a range of shift patterns
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This advert is for Health Care Support Worker - Learning Disabilities with Swansea Bay University Health Board in Llety Newydd. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £26,813 - £27,890 per annum. The contract type is Permanent: 2 x full time 37.5 hours per week. The application deadline is 20 Aug 2026.
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