# Health Care Support Worker > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/health-care-support-worker/6ad9dde2-f4fa-4f3b-befc-179ed6e49a90 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/health-care-support-worker/6ad9dde2-f4fa-4f3b-befc-179ed6e49a90.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board - **Town:** Cardiff - **Region:** Cardiff - **Country:** Wales - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £26,300 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 34.5 hours per week (Weekdays, Weekends, Nights and Bank holidays) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-21T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-17T08:21:34.383Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merthyr_Tydfil/Bridgend/Cwm_Taf_Morgannwg_University_Health_Board/Respiratory/Respiratory-v8033600 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8033600?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://ctmuhb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### Job overview An opportunity for a Health Care Support Worker has arisen on ward 10 at the Princess of Wales Hospital. We are looking for a reliable, motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the team on the Respiratory ward. The applicant will be expected to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and organisational skills along with the ability to use their own initiative. Flexibility regarding shift patterns is essential. In addition, experience working with the elderly who may have complex physical and cognitive needs is desirable, however training will be provided for the successful applicant. ### Main duties of the job The individual will be required to work under the direction of the registered nurse, ensuring that high standards of care are provided and maintained at all times. The applicant will be expected to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and organisational skills along with the ability to use their own initiative. Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn’t mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn’t ‘fluency’, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see ‘Welsh Language Guidance’ in the documents right at the bottom. ### 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. The Health Board currently operate a number of different shift systems. The most common are a 12.5 hour shift, inclusive of either one 30 minute or two 30-minute unpaid breaks. These shift patterns are subject to review and the Health Board reserves the right to change working arrangements. CTM is a Health Board committed to meaningful consultation with staff and to making balanced decisions that consider all aspects of our service and workforce. ## Job Details An opportunity for a Health Care Support Worker has arisen on ward 10 at the Princess of Wales Hospital. We are looking for a reliable, motivated and enthusiastic individual to join the team on the Respiratory ward. The applicant will be expected to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and organisational skills along with the ability to use their own initiative. Flexibility regarding shift patterns is essential. In addition, experience working with the elderly who may have complex physical and cognitive needs is desirable, however training will be provided for the successful applicant. ## Job Description The individual will be required to work under the direction of the registered nurse, ensuring that high standards of care are provided and maintained at all times. The applicant will be expected to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and organisational skills along with the ability to use their own initiative. Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn’t mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn’t ‘fluency’, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see ‘Welsh Language Guidance’ in the documents right at the bottom. ## 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. The Health Board currently operate a number of different shift systems. The most common are a 12.5 hour shift, inclusive of either one 30 minute or two 30-minute unpaid breaks. These shift patterns are subject to review and the Health Board reserves the right to change working arrangements. CTM is a Health Board committed to meaningful consultation with staff and to making balanced decisions that consider all aspects of our service and workforce. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Well organised in approach to work tasks and good communication skills; - Understand the importance of reporting to the nurse in charge **Desirable** - Ability to be flexible - Welsh language skills in Speaking/Listening at Level 3 or above ### Experience **Essential** - Care experience and experience of dealing with members of the public. - Ability to work as a member of a team but also able to show initiative to work alone ### Qualifications **Essential** - Level 2 in care OR Ability to undertake a period of Induction and on the job training to include theoretical knowledge of care and a range of work-related procedures, for example completion of a competency based workbook equivalent to Level 2 vocational qualification ### Personal Attributes **Essential** - Professional Manner; Reliable and good time keeping; Enthusiastic Motivated; Recognise the importance of maintaining confidentiality ## Documents - [jdps english (pdf, 536.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10321315) - [sdmp cymraeg (docx, 165.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10321316) - [employee benefits (pdf, 1.2mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2345) - [oh form - ig ffurflen (docx, 102.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10321317) - [welsh language guidance (pdf, 300.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2974) - [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 322.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2845) - [nwssp recruitment services privacy notice (pdf, 404.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1634) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.