Health Care Support Worker

An opportunity for Health Care Support Workers has arisen within CTMUHB critical care department at Prince Charles Hospital. We are looking for reliable, motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join the team. The role works under the direction of the registered nurse, ensuring high standards of care are provided and maintained at all times.

Responsibilities

• Care for patients on an acute critical care department caring for Level 3, 2 & 1 patients with complex health issues.
• Provide assistance with all activities of daily living including washing, dressing, mobilising, feeding, communication, and pressure area care.
• Monitor supplies and stock rotation, assist in keeping ward area clean and clutter free.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and organisational skills and use own initiative.
• Accept flexibility regarding shift patterns.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This does not mean essential; we will consider it an advantage when short‑listing and selecting candidates. This is not fluency, just speaking & listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above, enabling basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see Welsh Language Guidance in the documents at the bottom.

The Health Board currently operates a number of different shift systems. The most common are a 12.5 hour shift, inclusive of either one 30‑minute or two 30‑minute unpaid breaks. These shift patterns are subject to review and the Health Board reserves the right to change working arrangements.

CTM employees enjoy benefits including a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse region. With nearly 13,500 staff, CTM is one of Wales’ largest employers. Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to 450,000 people across three regions.

• We listen, learn, and improve.
• We treat everyone with respect.
• We work together as one team.