Job summary An opportunity for Health care support workers has arisen within Princess of Wales Hospital, Ward 9. Ward 9 is a colorectal, ENT emergency surgery ward, however we also look after patients from other specialities. We are looking for reliable motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join the team. The individuals will be required to work under the direction of the registered nurse, ensuring high standards of care are provided and maintained at all times. Due to ogoing building work, we have temporarily relocated to Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Llantrisant. We plan to return to Princess of Wales this year. Main duties of the job Successful candidate will be caring for patients with a variety of surgical conditions, patients come to us pre and post operatively. You will be responsible for providing care for patients who require assistance with all activities of daily living including washing, dressing mobilising, feeding and pressure area care. Successful candidate will also be expected to complete documentation to an acceptable standard and assist in keeping ward area clean and clutter free. The applicants will be expected to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and organisational skills along with the ability to use their own initiative. Flexibility regarding shift patterns is essential. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We live by our core values: We listen, learn and improve We treat everyone with respect We all work together as one team We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve. Date posted 11 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,970 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 110-ACS036-0225 Job locations Ward 9, Princess of Wales Hospital Coity Road Bridgend CF31 1RQ Job description Job responsibilities 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 Job description Job responsibilities 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 Person Specification Experience Essential Care experience Experience of dealing with members of the public Desirable NVQ level2 in care Skills Essential Good communication skills Desirable Flexible approach to work personal attributes Essential Professional manner Recognise the importance of maintaining confidentiality Desirable Ability to speak Welsh Person Specification Experience Essential Care experience Experience of dealing with members of the public Desirable NVQ level2 in care Skills Essential Good communication skills Desirable Flexible approach to work personal attributes Essential Professional manner Recognise the importance of maintaining confidentiality Desirable Ability to speak Welsh 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). Additional information 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 Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Address Ward 9, Princess of Wales Hospital Coity Road Bridgend CF31 1RQ Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)