Health Care Support Worker
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Health Care Support Worker
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 2 Health Care Support Workers to join the team at South Pembrokeshire Hospital, Sunderland Ward to cover Maternity Leave. This is a 40 bedded unit focusing on slow rehabilitation/Frailty Ward. The service is consultant led. Admission are accepted from the community and Withybush General Hospital. The team works alongside the community, primary care and the acute site to develop an integrated rehabilitation approach to promoting patient independence and best outcomes for discharge.
Job summary
This is a Fixed Term/Secondment vacancy until 1/10/2026
If you are a [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, an agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 2 Health Care Support Workers to join the team at South Pembrokeshire Hospital, Sunderland Ward to cover Maternity Leave
This is a 40 bedded unit focusing on slow rehabilitation/Frailty Ward. The service is consultant led. Admission are accepted from the community and Withybush General Hospital.
The team works alongside the community, primary care and the acute site to develop an integrated rehabilitation approach to promoting patient independence and best outcomes for discharge.
Main duties of the job
The candidate should be able to demonstrate some experience working with the elderly and understand the principles of rehabilitation nursing.
Full-time or part-time hours are available for a fixed term.
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 27/4/2026
About us
[Employer hidden] plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Details
Date posted
17 April 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£26,300 a year
per annum (pro rata if part time)
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time,
Part-time
Reference number
100-ACS092-0426
Job locations
South Pembrokeshire Hospital
Fort Road
Pembroke Dock
SA72 6SY
Job description
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
Qualifications and Knowledge
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
- Ability to understand and comply with mandatory induction standards and Code of Conduct for Health Care Support Workers in Wales
Desirable
- Level 2 vocational qualification in relevant health care related subject
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with people in a caring capacity
Language Skills
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
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 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 (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, 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
Employer name
[Employer hidden]
Address
South Pembrokeshire Hospital
Fort Road
Pembroke Dock
SA72 6SY