Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed.
Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Gorseinon hospital is a 30 bedded community hospital, which is situated in a village surrounded by beautiful garden and fields, our hospital supports the residents of Swansea, and our patients mainly come from Morriston Hospital following an acute admission.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated HCSW with an interest in elderly care to join our team on West Ward Gorseinon Hospital. We specialise in elderly rehabilitation and enabling our patients is key to facilitate our 'home first' ethos. We are looking for a person with a caring attitude who will support our patients' independence where possible and encourage a 'can do' approach to patient care. Rachel Floyd Unit Manager on 01792 704180 or email rachel.nhs.uk to arrange an informal visit to discuss the post.
Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
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
Minimum of Qualification Credit Framework - QCF Level 2 (formally NVQ Level 2) in Health
Has the equivalent knowledge, skills and experience acquired through induction and on the job training and willing to complete QCF qualification within agreed timeframe
Knowledge and understanding of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales
fundamentals aspects of care and the importance of the promotion of health and wellbeing
the principles of confidentiality and the principles of consent prior to undertaking care and the principles of Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care
Understanding of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate registered professional for expert help and advice
Experience of working/caring in a health or social care environment
Able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Able to effectively and appropriately escalate concerns to reduce risk and promote patient safety
Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Ability to travel within geographical area
Able to participate in a rotating shift pattern over 7 days
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and applications are welcomed from persons with disabilities. A disability will not prejudice your application. If you are unable to submit your application in the requested format because of a disability please contact the Recruitment Team, who will agree a more suitable way for you to apply. To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable