Care Support Worker

Company: Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
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Location: Torquay
Job Description:

Join our team as a Care Assistant, playing a vital role in supporting patients’ daily lives while delivering compassionate, clinically focused care.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor patient conditions, including temperature, pulse, respirations, and weight.
  • Assist in the delivery of patient care as directed by the Registered Nurse.
  • Ensure patient privacy, dignity, and human rights are respected at all times.
  • Support patients with compassion during normal activities of daily living.
  • Perform additional duties as required to provide comprehensive patient support.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 6 months Acute Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW) experience within the last 2 years (Private, NHS or Armed Forces hospital/hospice).
  • Currently studying General/Adult Nursing (Student Nurse) with at least 12 weeks of clinical placements.
  • Student Nurse with a minimum of 12 weeks of clinical placements.
  • Care Certificate from an NHS organisation.
  • QCF Level 2 Diploma in Healthcare Support Services issued after 2011, or QCF Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care or Clinical Healthcare Support issued after 2011, or QCF Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support or Maternity & Paediatric Support issued after 2011 (for Paediatric & Maternity roles only).
  • Degree or Diploma in Nursing with no NMC Registration.

Benefits

  • Flexible bank shifts across client Trusts in England.
  • Weekly pay, allowing quicker access to wages.
  • Training and development opportunities through the Trust and the NHSP Academy.

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Posted: July 13th, 2026