Job summary
The post offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and experience in caring for older adults with frailty needs. The focus of the role is to enhance the patient experience by promoting independence and supporting patients to maintain and maximise their functional ability.
You will be expected to encourage and assist patients with mobility, nutrition, and hydration, as well as support them to participate in daily interactive activities that contribute to their overall well-being.
The post holder should hold an NVQ Level 3 in Health (or equivalent). They must demonstrate effective communication skills, be an excellent team player, and also be able to work independently when required. You will work closely alongside both the nursing team and the therapy team to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; however, both Welsh and English speakers are welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
Support the delivery of high-quality care to older adults with frailty needs, focusing on improving the overall patient experience. Promote and maintain patient independence, encouraging participation in mobility, nutrition, hydration, and daily interactive activities. Assist patients with personal care, including washing, dressing, toileting, and maintaining dignity at all times. Support safe mobilisation using appropriate equipment and follow moving and handling guidelines. Monitor and report changes in patients' condition promptly to the registered nurse or therapy staff. Carry out delegated clinical tasks, such as observations, fluid/food monitoring, and documentation as required. Work collaboratively with the nursing team, therapies team, and wider MDT to achieve individualised patient goals. Interviews to be held on 24/4/2026
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Numeracy and literacy to at least GCSE level or equivalent
- NVQ / Diploma at level 3 in Health and or relevant qualification.
- Record of professional development
Experience
Essential
- Recent clinical experience of working within a relevant healthcare or social care environment.
- Experience of working as part of a team.
- Willingness to attend to further training
Desirable
- Recognise the importance of fundamentals of care
- Recognise rehabilitation principles and enabling patient to optimise independance.
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Numeracy and literacy to at least GCSE level or equivalent
- NVQ / Diploma at level 3 in Health and or relevant qualification.
- Record of professional development
Experience
Essential
- Recent clinical experience of working within a relevant healthcare or social care environment.
- Experience of working as part of a team.
- Willingness to attend to further training
Desirable
- Recognise the importance of fundamentals of care
- Recognise rehabilitation principles and enabling patient to optimise independance.
Language Skills
Desirable
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.
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.
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).
