# Health Care Support Worker

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

## Canonical URLs

- **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/health-care-support-worker/06bdcc40-fefd-46df-bd32-4cbb3eff9dff
- **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/health-care-support-worker/06bdcc40-fefd-46df-bd32-4cbb3eff9dff.md

## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
- **Town:** Newport
- **Region:** Newport
- **Country:** Wales
- **Profession:** Healthcare support worker
- **Grade:** Band 2
- **Salary:** £26,300 per annum
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week (Full time & part time available)
- **Closing date:** 2026-05-26T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-05-21T13:21:28.597Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Newport/Newport/Aneurin_Bevan_University_Health_Board/Health_Care_Support_Workers/Health_Care_Support_Workers-v7945101
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7945101?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://abuhb.nhs.wales

## Job Content

### Job overview

- C6E

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Medicine Division of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board for caring, enthusiastic, motivated individuals. If you are looking for new challenges this may be the opportunity for you. You will be expected to work as part of a Multidisciplinary Team and be actively involved in providing high standards of quality care.

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

### Main duties of the job

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.

You will also be expected to demonstrate a high level of nursing assessment and clinical care skills by supporting Band 5 nurses and other Band 2 HCSW’s. In addition you will be required to provide support and advice to patients and their families/carers. NVQ Level 2 or 6 months experience in a care setting..

The post holder will work as part of a team that provides health care services to patients within an Adult Inpatient department/ward, focusing on the direct needs of service users undergoing healthcare treatments.

The post holder is expected to work within clinical competencies with supporting base knowledge. You will be expected to work within defined protocols, adhering to the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales under the direction and close supervision of and reporting to a registered nurse.

This post is currently advertised at Band 2. The role is under review within the Health Board as part of a national review and may, in future, progress to Band 3 with an updated job description. If appointed, your manager will ensure you are kept informed and will support you through any changes, including discussing relevant training requirements

### 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

## Job Details

- C6E

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Medicine Division of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board for caring, enthusiastic, motivated individuals. If you are looking for new challenges this may be the opportunity for you. You will be expected to work as part of a Multidisciplinary Team and be actively involved in providing high standards of quality care.

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

## Job Description

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.

You will also be expected to demonstrate a high level of nursing assessment and clinical care skills by supporting Band 5 nurses and other Band 2 HCSW’s. In addition you will be required to provide support and advice to patients and their families/carers. NVQ Level 2 or 6 months experience in a care setting..

The post holder will work as part of a team that provides health care services to patients within an Adult Inpatient department/ward, focusing on the direct needs of service users undergoing healthcare treatments.

The post holder is expected to work within clinical competencies with supporting base knowledge. You will be expected to work within defined protocols, adhering to the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales under the direction and close supervision of and reporting to a registered nurse.

This post is currently advertised at Band 2. The role is under review within the Health Board as part of a national review and may, in future, progress to Band 3 with an updated job description. If appointed, your manager will ensure you are kept informed and will support you through any changes, including discussing relevant training requirements

## 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

## Person Specification

### Essential

**Essential**

- Minimum NVQ/QCR Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification
- Recent care experience in an NHS or Care Setting in the last 12 months

### Experience

**Essential**

- Worked in care setting before

**Desirable**

- Meets all desirable criteria as per attached job description/person specification

## Documents

- [jd&ps – sd&mp (pdf, 225.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10224856)
- [oh form - ig ffurflen (docx, 101.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10224857)
- [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)
- [values & behaviour framework (pdf, 700.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=813)
- [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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