Health Care Support Worker

Job summary

Gorseinon hospital is a 30 bedded community hospital, which is situated in a village surrounded by beautiful garden and fields, our hospital supports the residents of Swansea, and our patients mainly come from Morriston Hospital following an acute admission.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated HCSW with an interest in elderly care to join our team on West Ward Gorseinon Hospital. We specialise in elderly rehabilitation and enabling our patients is key to facilitate our 'home first' ethos. We have a committed team of Doctors, Nurse's Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Pharmacy staff who work in collaboration for the best outcomes for our patients.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a person with a caring attitude who will support our patients' independence where possible and encourage a 'can do' approach to patient care. Reliability and flexibility with good communication skills is key. Organisational and interpersonal skills with an ability to adapt to change is vital for this role.

If you are interested please contact: Rachel Floyd Unit Manager on 01792 704180 or emailrachel.floyd@wales.nhs.uk to arrange an informal visit to discuss the post.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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.

You might be a nurse ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand volunteering roles available.

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.