Overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and committed Nursing Support Worker to join the Carmarthenshire Community Nursing Service, working within the Continuing Care Team. It is a County wide post, caring for patients living within the 3 localities of Carmarthenshire.
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 22/09/2025.
Responsibilities
* 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, and by having the ability to work competently without direct supervision.
* Provide high quality care to patients in their own homes living with life-limiting, palliative or terminal illnesses as part of the Community Nursing services.
Requirements
Qualifications and Knowledge (Essential)
* Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject or equivalent experience with evidence of work-based competency demonstrating theoretical knowledge and ability to undertake clinical care duties gained through experience and training.
* 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 (e.g., safeguarding, confidentiality, GDPR).
Experience (Essential/Desirable)
* Essential: Experience of working in a relevant health or social care environment, providing direct patient care.
* Desirable: Experience of working with patient groups relevant to the area of practice; experience of working within the NHS.
Language Skills
* Desirable: Welsh speaker (Level 1).
Disclosures
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and the need for a Disclosure to be submitted to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to check for previous convictions.
Other
Applications from job seekers who require Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Details about requirements can be found on the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Details
Employer: Hywel Dda University Health Board
Location: Hafan Derwen, Carmarthen, SA31 3BB
Date posted: 12 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £24,433 to £26,060 per annum (pro rata if part time)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference: 100-ACS087-0725-A
Job locations: Hafan Derwen, Carmarthen, SA31 3BB
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