Health Care Support Worker in Abergavenny inAbergavenny PUBLISHED WED 12 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
Band 2: Competitive rates
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Job description
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Aneurin Bevan University Health Board within the Trauma & Orthopaedics department at Nevill Hall Hospital. The post holder will work as part of a team that provides health care services to patients within an 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. They will have completed a learning package at QCF /CQFW level 2. The Support worker can also provide relevant evidence of competence/skills and knowledge which will be evidenced via KSF. They are 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. All delegated activities will be in line with the NLIAH (2All Wales Guidelines for Delegation.They will observe a personal duty of care regarding use and storage of equipment and participate in demonstrating their own activities to new or less
Experience
d staff within own discipline. They will be responsible for following plans of care within their role and recording all personally generated patient observations and document care given in patient notes.
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.An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Aneurin Bevan University Health Board within the Trauma & Orthopaedics department at Nevill Hall Hospital.This opportunity will help you to develop your skills and
Experience
whilst making a difference to patient care.With strong team working skills, you will be able to demonstrate the values that are important to us, communicating well with both colleagues and patients. You should have the vision and ability to help move the service forward, whilst getting the best out of your colleagues/team and will never compromise on quality, treating others with respect and dignity.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised
Qualifications
and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Details
Date posted
12 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 2
Salary
£24,833 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
040-ACS333-1125
Job location
sNevill Hall HospitalBrecon RoadAbergavennyNP7 7EG
Job description
Job 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 description
Job description
and
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialGCSE EnglishDesirableNVQ Level 2 in patient care
Experience
EssentialPrevious experince in patient careDesirablePrevious NHS
Experience
Person Specification
Experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer
Details
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Aneurin Bevan University Health Board within the Trauma & Orthopaedics department at Nevill Hall Hospital. The post holder will work as part of a team that provides health care services to patients within an 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. They will have completed a learning package at QCF /CQFW level 2. The Support worker can also provide relevant evidence of competence/skills and knowledge which will be evidenced via KSF. They are 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. All delegated activities will be in line with the NLIAH (2All Wales Guidelines for Delegation.They will observe a personal duty of care regarding use and storage of equipment and participate in demonstrating their own activities to new or less
Experience
d staff within own discipline. They will be responsible for following plans of care within their role and recording all personally generated patient observations and document care given in patient notes.
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.An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Aneurin Bevan University Health Board within the Trauma & Orthopaedics department at Nevill Hall Hospital.This opportunity will help you to develop your skills and
Experience
whilst making a difference to patient care.With strong team working skills, you will be able to demonstrate the values that are important to us, communicating well with both colleagues and patients. You should have the vision and ability to help move the service forward, whilst getting the best out of your colleagues/team and will never compromise on quality, treating others with respect and dignity.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised
Qualifications
and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.
Details
Date posted
12 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 2
Salary
£24,833 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
040-ACS333-1125
Job location
sNevill Hall HospitalBrecon RoadAbergavennyNP7 7EG
Job description
Job 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 description
Job description
and
Person Specification
Qualifications
EssentialGCSE EnglishDesirableNVQ Level 2 in patient care
Experience
EssentialPrevious experince in patient careDesirablePrevious NHS
Experience
Person Specification
Experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer
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Useful skills for a Health Care Support Worker:
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To work as a Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) in the UK, you need a combination of interpersonal, practical, and administrative skills. Specific requirements may vary depending on the setting (e.g., hospitals, community care, residential homes), but generally, the following skills and qualities are important:
Essential Skills:
1. Communication Skills:
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
- Active listening and clear verbal/written communication.
2. Empathy and Compassion:
- Understanding and sensitivity to the needs and feelings of patients.
- Ability to provide emotional support and encouragement.
3. Personal Care Skills:
- Experience or ability to assist patients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, and mobility.
- Understanding of infection control and hygiene standards.
4. Teamwork:
- Ability to work collaboratively with healthcare teams and follow directions from nurses and other professionals.
5. Observation Skills:
- Keen observational skills to recognize changes in patients' conditions and report them accurately.
6. Organizational Skills:
- Ability to manage time effectively, prioritize tasks, and maintain records.
7. Problem-Solving Skills:
- Ability to think critically and adapt to changing situations or patient needs.
8. Technical Skills:
- Familiarity with healthcare technology and equipment, such as monitoring devices or electronic health records.
Qualifications:
- Educational Background: While formal qualifications may not always be necessary, GCSEs in English, mathematics, and science can be beneficial.
- Training and Certification: Completing relevant training courses or certifications (e.g., Care Certificate) can enhance your employability.
- Experience: Previous experience in care settings, whether voluntary or paid, can be advantageous.
Personal Qualities:
- Patience and Resilience: Ability to remain calm in stressful situations and manage the demands of the role.
- Flexibility: Willingness to work various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Respect for Diversity: Understanding and valuing the diverse backgrounds and needs of patients and colleagues.
Continuous Professional Development:
Engaging in continuous training and development can help you keep up with best practices and improve your skill set. Many employers offer further training and opportunities for career progression.
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