Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Substance Misuse Health Care Suppot Worker

The closing date is 20 November 2025

Job summary

To work as a member of the Community Drug & Alcohol Team under the supervision of redgistered staff and in accordance with the Health Care Support Worker Code of Practice.

The role will consist of clinical duties such as holding clinics for individuals with substance misuse problems and clinical administrative duties such as gathering patient information and data.

The post holder will deliver specific components of the service users care plan and will regularly be required to work without direct supervision.

Main duties of the job

Work within a Multi-Disciplinary Team under the direction of a registered nurse.

The post holder will :o Hold pre-assessment and maintenance clinics for specific patients.o With support and supervision from Registered Nurses be responsible for and manage own workload and safety.o Participate in Needle Exchange and provide information regarding harm reduction.o Gather information/data for relevant systems and databases.o Assist in clinical administration duties.

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

17 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,313 to £26,999 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

110-ACS297-1125

Job locations

Keir Hardie Health Park

Aberdare Road

Merthyr Tydfil

CF47 1BZ


Job description

Job responsibilities

See job description for full details of all duties.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesnt 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 isnt 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. For more information, see Welsh Language Guidance in the documents right at the bottom.

Job description

Job responsibilities

See job description for full details of all duties.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesnt 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 isnt 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. For more information, see Welsh Language Guidance in the documents right at the bottom.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • NVQ3
  • Knowledge of substance misuse

Desirable

  • Phlebotomy
  • ECG

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in working within Mental Health
  • Working with health care

Desirable

  • Work across the life span
  • Community/out patients experience
  • Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above
Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • NVQ3
  • Knowledge of substance misuse

Desirable

  • Phlebotomy
  • ECG

Experience

Essential

  • Experience in working within Mental Health
  • Working with health care

Desirable

  • Work across the life span
  • Community/out patients experience
  • Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Keir Hardie Health Park

Aberdare Road

Merthyr Tydfil

CF47 1BZ


Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Keir Hardie Health Park

Aberdare Road

Merthyr Tydfil

CF47 1BZ


Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Substance Misuse Team Leader

Keith Morris

keith.morris@wales.nhs.uk

01685351189

Details

Date posted

17 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,313 to £26,999 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

110-ACS297-1125

Job locations

Keir Hardie Health Park

Aberdare Road

Merthyr Tydfil

CF47 1BZ


Supporting documents

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