Location
Llandrindod Wells, Powys
Type
Full time, Permanent
Salary (£)
£24,833 per year
About Powys Teaching Health Board
At Powys Teaching Health Board, no one gets lost in the crowd. As the smallest health board in Wales, they value every single person for the difference they make. Their services are deeply rooted in the community, and their teams thrive on supporting one another. Set in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, they believe in balance, well-being, and giving staff the chance to grow their careers in a supportive team.
Job details
Benefits
- Competitive Band 2 salary with NHS pension scheme
- Stable permanent role in a respected health board
- Supportive working culture where teamwork matters
- Career development with access to learning pathways
- Work-life balance in a scenic rural location
Requirements
- Transferable skills relevant to healthcare, equal to NVQ/QCF Level 2
- Knowledge of basic care duties and standards of practice
- Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, and staff
- Calm and caring approach, even under pressure
- Flexible attitude to meet service needs
- Ability to handle patients safely using manual aids
- Desirable: Welsh language skills, NVQ Level 2 Award, or previous hospital care experience
Salary Details
This Band 2 role offers £24,833 per year under the Agenda for Change pay scheme.
About the Role
As a Health Care Support Worker on Clywedog Ward, the focus is on helping patients feel safe, cared for, and respected. This role means working closely with ward nurses to provide everyday care, from helping with nutrition and hydration to supporting mobility and personal care. It’s also about building trust with patients and their families through open communication and kindness. With guidance from registered nurses, the support worker develops real hands-on skills while making a visible impact on people’s lives every single day.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with patient care to promote comfort and dignity
- Support adequate nutrition and hydration, ensuring accurate monitoring
- Maintain a clean and safe ward environment to protect patient health
- Communicate with patients, relatives, and staff to build positive relationships
- Help move and transfer patients safely, supporting independence where possible
- Contribute to ward meetings and teamwork, sharing ideas to improve care
- Carry out duties under supervision, developing skills that support career growth
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website. From 6 April 2017, Skilled Worker applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants are also subject to this requirement.
Equal Opportunity Statement
They welcome applications from everyone and are committed to treating candidates fairly, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or background.
Employer Details
- Company Name: Powys Teaching Health Board
- Address: Llandrindod Wells Memorial Hospital, Clywedog Ward, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 5HF
- Contact: Ward Manager Joanne Williams, joanne.williams3@wales.nhs.uk, 01597 828705
Reference Number
070-ACS068-0925
How To Apply
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