Nursing Support Worker
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 21/09/2026
- Closes
- 24/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
Candidates needing sponsorship are encouraged to apply.
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“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.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 3 Nursing Support Worker on Cadog ward at Glangwilli Hospital. The role focuses on caring for frail patients, with an emphasis on dementia and frailty challenges. You will promote patient independence by focusing on mobility, nutrition, and hydration to maximize functional ability. The post requires an NVQ level 3 in Health or equivalent experience, good communication skills, and teamwork, working alongside nursing and therapy teams.
Key responsibilities
- Develop skills and experience in caring for frail patients.
- Provide dignity, support, and care to patients, especially those with dementia and frailty.
- Improve the overall patient experience.
- Promote patient independence by focusing on mobility, nutrition, and hydration.
- Work alongside both the nursing and therapies team.
- Work 7 days a week, including night and day duties.
Essential criteria
- Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject Or Equivalent experience and can evidence work based competency demonstrating theoretical knowledge, and the ability to undertake clinical care duties relevant for the role which is gained through experience and worked based training/short courses.
- Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales and All Wales Delegation Guidelines (HEIW).
- Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures within a healthcare setting for example the principles of Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care safe, and confidentiality for example General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR).
- Experience of working within a relevant health or social care environment, providing direct patient care.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with patient groups relevant to area of practice.
- Experience of working within the NHS.
- Welsh Language Skills (Level 1)
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £26,813 – £27,890 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 3d
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Hywel Dda University Health Board
Nursing Support Worker
The closing date is 24 September 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Nursing Support Worker on Cadog ward, Glangwilli Hospital, Carmarthen.
The post offers the opportunity to develop your skills and experience in caring for frail patients. Dementia and frailty are a growing challenge within healthcare, and we, as healthcare professionals are at the forefront of providing the dignity, support and care that people deserve. The aim of the role would be to improve the patient experience. You would be expected to promote the patients' independence by focusing on their mobility, nutrition and hydration in order to maintain and maximize their functional ability.
Main duties of the job
The post holder should hold an NVQ level 3 in Health related qualification or equivalent experience. They will need to demonstrate that they have good communication skills and that they are an excellent team player as well as being able to work alone. They will be expected to work alongside both the nursing and the therapies team.
The post will include working 7 days a week, with night and day duty.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 5/10/2026
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