# Nursing Support Worker (Community) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Hywel Dda University Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/nursing-support-worker-community/26802a86-042c-44c9-b7a7-e56be7e77dc1 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/nursing-support-worker-community/26802a86-042c-44c9-b7a7-e56be7e77dc1.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Hywel Dda University Health Board - **Town:** Haverfordwest - **Region:** West Wales - **Country:** Wales - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £26,813 - £27,890 per annum (pro rata if part time) - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, Various full time and part time hours available - **Closing date:** 2026-06-22T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-19T10:21:24.754Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Carmarthenshire/Crosshands/Hywel_Dda_University_Health_Board/Community_Nursing/Community_Nursing-v8071201 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8071201?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://hduhb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and committed Nursing Support Worker to join the Carmarthenshire Community Nursing Service and Continuing Care Team  at Crosshands Health Centre, Carmarthenshire. The role will  involve working across the county, caring for patients living within the 3 localities of Carmarthenshire. Working as part of the team, within Community Nursing services, you will be responsible for providing high quality care to patients in their own homes living with life limiting, palliative or terminal illnesses. ### Main duties of the job The post holder will ensure high standards of individualised care are delivered to patients and their families and carers within the home environment, by following care plans and treatment interventions as delegated by the registered nurse, as well as having the ability to work competently without direct supervision. Carmarthenshire Community Nursing Teams have a wide-ranging nursing skill mix and pride themselves on supporting professional development and improving high standards of community practice in line with current health policy. This is a permanent position worked over a 7-day period including weekends and bank holidays.  Full time and part time hours available. The post holder will need the ability to travel between sites in a timely manner. 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 30/6/26 ### 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. ## Job Details An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and committed Nursing Support Worker to join the Carmarthenshire Community Nursing Service and Continuing Care Team at Crosshands Health Centre, Carmarthenshire. The role will involve working across the county, caring for patients living within the 3 localities of Carmarthenshire. Working as part of the team, within Community Nursing services, you will be responsible for providing high quality care to patients in their own homes living with life limiting, palliative or terminal illnesses. ## Job Description The post holder will ensure high standards of individualised care are delivered to patients and their families and carers within the home environment, by following care plans and treatment interventions as delegated by the registered nurse, as well as having the ability to work competently without direct supervision. Carmarthenshire Community Nursing Teams have a wide-ranging nursing skill mix and pride themselves on supporting professional development and improving high standards of community practice in line with current health policy. This is a permanent position worked over a 7-day period including weekends and bank holidays. Full time and part time hours available. The post holder will need the ability to travel between sites in a timely manner. 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 30/6/26 ## 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. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working within a relevant heath or social care environment, providing direct patient care **Desirable** - Experience of working with patient groups relevant to area of practice - Experience of working within the NHS ### Language Skills **Desirable** - Welsh Speaker (Level 1) ### Qualifications and 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 - Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales and All Wales Delegation Guidelines (HEIW) - Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures within a healthcare setting for example the principles of Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care safe, and confidentiality for example General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) ## Documents - [oh form (pdf, 728.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10365311) - [sdmp welsh (pdf, 339.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10363657) - [jdps english (pdf, 339.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10363656) - [privacy notice (pdf, 808.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2373) - [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 278.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2383) ## 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.