Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Health Care Support Worker - Paediatrics

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a friendly, motivated Paediatric team at the Princess of WalesHospital.

The successful candidate will be based within the Paediatric Department at The Princess of Wales Hospital which comprises of Children Wards and Paediatric Outpatients. The wards care for children aged 0-16 yrs of age.

Main duties of the job

HCSW duties at band 2 include supporting and caring for children and their families. Assisting the Registered Nurses, play leader and the Medical team to ensure the smooth running of the Paediatric Unit. Duties will include ensuring the stock of equipment on the ward and general cleanliness on the unit is maintained.

You will be working with the Registered Nurses to provide general care for children and their families, and this can include preparing patients for theatre, chaperoning them to theatre and other appointments within the hospital, recording of observations and providing care to meet hygiene needs of the patients.

Enthusiastic applicants are welcome to apply and we aim to appoint people who are looking to expand their knowledge and skills within Paediatrics.

Welsh Skills Desirable:This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Thisdoesn'tmean essential;whilst the candidatedoesn'tneed to have skills in Welsh,we'llconsider it an advantage when short-listingand selectingcandidates.Thisisn'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.For more information, see 'Welsh Language Guidance' inthedocuments right at the bottom.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

We live by our core values:

  • We listen, learn and improve
  • We treat everyone with respect
  • We all work together as one team

We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.

Details

Date posted

22 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,833 a year per annum, pro rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

040-ACS018-0126

Job locations

Children's ward Princess of Wales Hospital

Coity Road

Bridgend

CF31 1RQ


Job description

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.

The Health Board currently operate a number of different shift systems. The most common are a 12.5 hour shift, inclusive of either one 30 minute or two 30-minute unpaid breaks. These shift patterns are subject to review and the Health Board reserves the right to change working arrangements. CTM is a Health Board committed to meaningful consultation with staff and to making balanced decisions that consider all aspects of our service and workforce.

Job description

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.

The Health Board currently operate a number of different shift systems. The most common are a 12.5 hour shift, inclusive of either one 30 minute or two 30-minute unpaid breaks. These shift patterns are subject to review and the Health Board reserves the right to change working arrangements. CTM is a Health Board committed to meaningful consultation with staff and to making balanced decisions that consider all aspects of our service and workforce.

Person Specification

Qualifications / Knowledge

Essential

  • NVQ level 2 or the equivalent level of knowledge, training & experience

Desirable

  • NVQ level 2 in Health & Social Care
  • Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are Desirable for this Role.

Experience

Essential

  • Have experience of caring for children within the field of health or social care

Desirable

  • Previous HCSW experience in a health care environment
Person Specification

Qualifications / Knowledge

Essential

  • NVQ level 2 or the equivalent level of knowledge, training & experience

Desirable

  • NVQ level 2 in Health & Social Care
  • Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are Desirable for this Role.

Experience

Essential

  • Have experience of caring for children within the field of health or social care

Desirable

  • Previous HCSW experience in a health care environment

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

Children's ward Princess of Wales Hospital

Coity Road

Bridgend

CF31 1RQ


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Children's ward Princess of Wales Hospital

Coity Road

Bridgend

CF31 1RQ


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager / Rheolwr y Ward

Jennifer Walters

jennifer.walters@wales.nhs.uk

01656752026

Details

Date posted

22 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,833 a year per annum, pro rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

040-ACS018-0126

Job locations

Children's ward Princess of Wales Hospital

Coity Road

Bridgend

CF31 1RQ


Supporting documents

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