Health Care Support Worker - Frailty Support Worker
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Frailty Support Workers on Sunderland Ward, South Pembrokeshire Hospital in Pembroke Dock.
We are looking for a compassionate and motivated frailty support worker to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team (MDT).
Can you make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults living with frailty or are needing additional rehabilitation by providing direct support and improving their quality of life?
The post offers the opportunity to develop your skills and experience in caring for frail patients & Rehabilitation. Frailty is a growing challenge within healthcare, and we, as healthcare professionals are at the forefront of providing the dignity, support and care that people deserve.
The aim of the role would be to improve the patient experience. You would be expected to promote the patients' independence by supporting in ward activities with a focus on mobility, personal hygiene, nutrition and hydration in order to maintain and maximise their functional ability.
Main duties of the job
The post holder should hold or be willing to complete a NVQ level 3 in Health or equivalent.
Previous experience in frailty, rehabilitation, & elderly care.
They will need to demonstrate that they have good communication skills and that they are an excellent team player as well as being able to work alone. They will be expected to work alongside both the nursing and the therapies team.
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 3/11/2025
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board 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
Job 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
Qualifications and Knowledge
* Numeracy and literacy to at least GCSE level or equivalent
* NVQ/Diploma at level 3 in Health or relevant qualification
* Record of professional development
Experience
* Recent clinical experience of working within a relevant healthcare or social care environment
* Experience of working as part of a team
* Willingness to attend to further training
* Recognise the importance of the fundamentals of care
* Recognise rehabilitation principles and enabling patients to optimise independance
Language Skills
* 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.
£25,313 to £26,999 a yearper annum (pro rata if part time)
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