Health Care Support Worker - Maldwyn Ward - Welshpool
SPONSORSHIP/VISA
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 or who holds a Skilled Worker Visa/Health & Care Visa is therefore unable to be shortlisted and interviewed.
Job Summary
The post holder will work as part of a ward‑based nursing team and carry out assigned tasks involving direct and non‑direct care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. They will operate within the core competency framework and deliver basic nursing duties linked to minimum training requirements.
Main duties of the job
* Assist in the delivery of a high standard of nursing care, acting professionally at all times.
* Support adequate nutrition and hydration of patients as directed by the Registered Nurse, including food monitoring and documentation.
* Help keep the ward area clean and tidy, participate in housekeeping and follow guidelines for disposal of dirty linen.
* Communicate daily with patients, relatives, ward staff and visitors in a polite, respectful manner.
* Negotiate care with patients using tact and persuasive skills, overcoming barriers such as blindness, deafness or speech difficulties.
* Use effective communication skills with all team members, patients, relatives and other departments.
* Attend and participate in ward meetings.
* Undertake basic nursing duties under supervision of a Registered Nurse, following training and core competency completion.
* Follow the standards of care outlined in the Fundamentals of Care.
* Knowledge of Welsh is desirable; English and/or Welsh speakers are welcome.
About Us
Powys Teaching Health Board is the smallest Health Board in Wales, valued for our community‑based services. We encourage career development, offer a healthy work‑life balance, and pride ourselves on residing within one of the most beautiful rural counties in Wales.
For more information on benefits and values visit our website: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/.
Details
* Date posted: 17 November 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
* Band: Band 2
* Salary: £24,833 a year (pro rata for part‑time)
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time
* Reference number: 070‑ACS083‑1125
* Job location: Maldwyn Ward – Welshpool Hospital, Welshpool, SY21 7DU
Person Specification
Essential – Qualifications and Knowledge
* Clear transferable skills equivalent to NVQ/QCF Level 2.
* Good level of general education.
Desirable – Qualifications
* NVQ Level II Award (in progress or awarded).
* GCSEs or equivalent.
* Previous hospital experience.
Essential – Experience
* Experience working as part of a team.
Desirable – Experience
* Experience in a caring setting.
Essential – Aptitude and Abilities
* Effective verbal and written communication.
* Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Desirable – Aptitude
* Ability to speak Welsh.
Essential – Values
* Demonstrate PTHB Values and core caring values.
* Kind, sympathetic attitude aligned with PTHB values.
* Teamwork and prioritisation of competing demands.
Essential – Other
* Flexible approach to meet service needs.
* Ability to adapt to different situations.
* Amenable to change.
* Assist with safe handling of patients.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers requiring current Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered.
Employer details
* Employer name: Powys Teaching Health Board
* Address: Maldwyn Ward – Welshpool Hospital, Welshpool, SY21 7DU
* Website: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Part‑time
Job function
* Other
Industries
* Hospitals
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