Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Directorate of Medicine for an enthusiastic, reliable and motivated health care support worker to join our COTE nursing team on Ward 19 at the Princess of Wales Hospital, Bridgend Main duties of the job The individual will be required to work under the direction of the registered nurse, ensuring that high standards of care are provided and maintained at all times. Care of the Elderly is a challenging, demanding and rewarding specialty. We are a motivated and enthusiastic team and welcome new colleagues to join us. We are looking for enthusiastic, happy professional individuals who have pride in their work with an interest in frailty and have a passion for looking after elderly patients. To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate the ability to be flexible, compassionate and kind. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; 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. Job description Job responsibilities The applicant 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. In addition, experience working with the elderly who may have complex physical and cognitive needs is desirable, however training will be provided for the successful applicant. 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 The applicant 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. In addition, experience working with the elderly who may have complex physical and cognitive needs is desirable, however training will be provided for the successful applicant. 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 Ability to work as a member of a team but also able to show initiative to work alone. Ability to work supervised and in non supervised circumstances Experience of dealing with members of the public. Desirable NVQ Level 2 in care Skills Essential well organised in approach to work tasks good communication skills understand the importance of reporting to the nurse in charge Desirable Ability to be flexible Personal Attributes Essential Professional Manner Reliable and good time keeping Enthusiastic Motivated Recognise the importance of maintaining confidentiality Desirable Ability to speak Welsh Person Specification Experience Essential Care experience Ability to work as a member of a team but also able to show initiative to work alone. Ability to work supervised and in non supervised circumstances Experience of dealing with members of the public. Desirable NVQ Level 2 in care Skills Essential well organised in approach to work tasks good communication skills understand the importance of reporting to the nurse in charge Desirable Ability to be flexible Personal Attributes Essential Professional Manner Reliable and good time keeping Enthusiastic Motivated 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. 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.. 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. 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.. Employer details Employer name Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Address Princess of Wales Hospital Coity Road, Bridgend Bridgend CF31 1RQ Employer's website