Apprentice Health Care Support Worker
Swansea Bay University Health Board · Healthcare Assistant · viaNHS Jobs
£12.71
- Closing date
- 16 Nov 2026
- Posted
- Today
- Specialism
- Healthcare Assistant
- Sector
- Healthcare
- Reference
- nhs-5700428
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual to join our team an undertake a work-based training programme, with protected study time to complete a level 3 qualification in Clinical Nursing Support. The programme is delivered on site with our training providers and in the workplace where you will be learning on the job while receiving training from experienced staff.
Main duties of the job
Please see attached Job description for full details.
The Apprentice will be trained and will assist in the promotion of equality for all clients through anti-discriminatory practice, supporting clients' rights, choices, personal beliefs and identity and by supporting clients with challenging behaviour and complex health needs through effective communication.
The overall objective of the role is to contribute to the development of those accessing continuing healthcare ensuring a holistic delivery of care and services which are coherent and consistently applied.
On successful completion of the level 3 qualification the successful applicants will move into a permanent Band 3 Nursing Support Worker role within the Mental Health and Learning Disability Service Group.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and wewant you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show thatour commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Details
Date posted
02 November 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12.71 an hour Apprentice Scale
Contract
Apprenticeship
Duration
24 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
130-ACS194-1126
Job locations
Caswell Clinic
Glanrhyd Hospital
Bridgend
CF31 4LN
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
After appropriate training and under supervision communicate effectively with patients/carers/relatives and colleagues.
Support the professional in maintaining the patients' standards of personal hygiene, e.g. dressing, bathing, washing and assisting to use the toilet facilities.
Support the professional in meeting the patients' nutritional needs. E.g. feeding, fluid balance recording and reporting changes to qualified staff.
Support the professional in the observation of a patient, e.g. observing and reporting changes to qualified staff.
Support the professional in the care of the patients undergoing investigation. E.g. assisting the Doctor during physical examinations, blood tests.
Assist the professional in meeting the patients' spiritual and religious needs.
Assist the professional in meeting the patients' social, emotional and sexual needs.
Job responsibilities
After appropriate training and under supervision communicate effectively with patients/carers/relatives and colleagues.
Support the professional in maintaining the patients' standards of personal hygiene, e.g. dressing, bathing, washing and assisting to use the toilet facilities.
Support the professional in meeting the patients' nutritional needs. E.g. feeding, fluid balance recording and reporting changes to qualified staff.
Support the professional in the observation of a patient, e.g. observing and reporting changes to qualified staff.
Support the professional in the care of the patients undergoing investigation. E.g. assisting the Doctor during physical examinations, blood tests.
Assist the professional in meeting the patients' spiritual and religious needs.
Assist the professional in meeting the patients' social, emotional and sexual needs.
What you need to do now
Applications are handled by Swansea Bay University Health Board on their own site — BOQQS does not collect CVs or hold your application. This listing closes on 16 Nov 2026.
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