Job summary THIS POST IS FIXED TERM FOR 12 MONTHS DUE TO NEEDS OF THE SERVICE A vital role providing direct high quality fundamental patient care to in patients on our ward, supporting their rehabilitation and recovery. The HCSW will be supported and supervised by the registered nurse. The role is fundamental to supporting and safeguarding patients, assisting with personal care, nutrition and hydration, manual handling and infection prevention and control standards. Main duties of the job A vital role providing direct high quality fundamental patient care to in patients on our ward, supporting their rehabilitation and recovery. The HCSW will be supported and supervised by the registered nurse. The role is fundamental to supporting and safeguarding patients, assisting with personal care, nutrition and hydration, manual handling and infection prevention and control standards. About us We believe staff are our best asset and wewant 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 ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you. There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled. Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do. 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. Date posted 10 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £11.44 an hour per hour Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 130-ACS021-0225 Job locations Neath Port Talbot Hospital Baglan Way Port Talbot SA12 7BX Job description Job responsibilities A vital role providing direct high quality fundamental patient care to in patients on our ward, supporting their rehabilitation and recovery. The HCSW will be supported and supervised by the registered nurse. The role is fundamental to supporting and safeguarding patients, assisting with personal care, nutrition and hydration, manual handling and infection prevention and control standards. Job description Job responsibilities A vital role providing direct high quality fundamental patient care to in patients on our ward, supporting their rehabilitation and recovery. The HCSW will be supported and supervised by the registered nurse. The role is fundamental to supporting and safeguarding patients, assisting with personal care, nutrition and hydration, manual handling and infection prevention and control standards. Person Specification Essential Essential Experience of working/caring in a health or social care environment Essential Essential Ability to travel within geographical area Person Specification Essential Essential Experience of working/caring in a health or social care environment Essential Essential Ability to travel within geographical area 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 Swansea Bay University Health Board Address Neath Port Talbot Hospital Baglan Way Port Talbot SA12 7BX Employer's website https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)