Job Description

An opportunity for a Health care support workers to join our dedicated team within The Princess of Wales Hospital
Ward 6 is a Care of the Elderly Ward that specialises in Acute Medicine and Discharge Planning.
We are looking for reliable motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join the team.
The individuals will be required to work under the direction of the registered nurse, ensuring high standards of care are provided and maintained at all times.
Main duties of the job
Successful candidate will be caring for patients within a hospital setting who are awaiting to go home with support or nursing/residential placements.
You will be responsible for providing care for patients who require assistance with all activities of daily living including washing, dressing mobilising, feeding and pressure area care.
Successful candidate will also be expected to complete documentation to an acceptable standard and assist in keeping ward area clean and clutter free.
The applicants 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.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improve
o We treat everyone with respect
o We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
Details
Date posted
31 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,833 a year per annum, pro rata if part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
110-ACS201-0725
Job locations
Ward 6 Princess of Wales Hospital
Coity Road
Bridgend
CF31 1RQ
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job responsibilities
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
Personal attributes
Essential

• Professional manner
• Reliable and good time keeping
• Enthusiastic and motivated
• Recognise the importance of maintaining confidentiality

• Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above

• Well organised in approach to work tasks
• Good communication skills
• Understand the importance of reporting to the nurse in charge

• Flexible approach to work

• Care experience
• Ability to work as a member of the team but also to show initiative to work alone
• Ability to work supervised and in non supervised circumstances
• Experience of dealing with members of the public

• NVQ level2 in care

• Professional manner
• Reliable and good time keeping
• Enthusiastic and motivated
• Recognise the importance of maintaining confidentiality

• Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above

• Well organised in approach to work tasks
• Good communication skills
• Understand the importance of reporting to the nurse in charge

• Flexible approach to work

• Care experience
• Ability to work as a member of the team but also to show initiative to work alone
• Ability to work supervised and in non supervised circumstances
• Experience of dealing with members of the public

• NVQ level2 in care