Health Care Support Worker – Frailty Support Worker

Job description

Job Overview An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Frailty Support Worker on Cadog Ward in Glangwili General Hospital. 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.Responsibilities Promote the patients' independence by focusing on their mobility, nutrition and hydration to maintain and maximise functional ability.Qualifications NVQ Level 3 in Health or equivalent.Excellent communication skills.Outstanding team player and the ability to work independently.Will work alongside nursing and therapies team.Will work 7 days a week, with no night duty.Speaking Welsh desirable; English and/or Welsh speakers welcome.Additional Information Interviews will be held on 22/05/2026.Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh; any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and bordering counties.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Carmarthen

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English