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Swansea Bay University Health Board Health Care Support Worker - Mental Health/Learning Disabilities

The closing date is 20 September 2026

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Job summary

Health Care Support Worker Vacancy Band 3

Have you ever thought what it would be like to work as a Health Care Support Worker within Mental Health or Learning Disabilities Services.

We are looking for a hardworking, caring, compassionate and empathetic Health Care Support Worker to come and join our enthusiastic and dedicated team.

If you're passionate about delivering the best care possible, have excellent communication skills and are willing to work as part of a committed and skilled multi-disciplinary team then we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for following care plans and recording all personally generated observations and documenting care given in individual's notes.

If you have previous experience working within a healthcare setting and / or healthcare qualifications, we are very keen to hear from you.

You will be undertaking a vital role in maintaining quality care and be part in the recovery of our patients.

You will be carrying out several assigned clinical and care tasks related with direct patient care which can have a truly remarkable impact.

Key duties include recording of Daily Observations and how patients present themselves, supporting patients to have a structured day, escorting patients within the community, Vital Signs, Manual Handling, Infection Prevention and Control, Safeguarding, Hydration & Nutrition checks.

You will need to have:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A positive and caring attitude
• An organised methodical approach
• Ability to be flexible
• A desire to provide excellent quality individualised and holistic care to patients and families

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.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£26,813 to £27,890 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

130-ACS158-0926

Job locations

Glanrhyd Hospital

Tondu Road

Bridgend

CF31 4LN

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 NVQ in mental health/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care or Equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Clinical experience working with patients who have complex mental and social needs

Desirable

• Experience of nursing/managing violence & aggression

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 3 NVQ in mental health/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care or Equivalent

Experience

Essential

• Clinical experience working with patients who have complex mental and social needs

Desirable

• Experience of nursing/managing violence & aggression

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

Glanrhyd Hospital

Tondu Road

Bridgend

CF31 4LN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Address

Glanrhyd Hospital

Tondu Road

Bridgend

CF31 4LN

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Emma Davies

[email protected]

01656753171

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£26,813 to £27,890 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

130-ACS158-0926

Job locations

Glanrhyd Hospital

Tondu Road

Bridgend

CF31 4LN

United Kingdom

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