South Wales
Healthcare Assistant jobs in Cardiff.
Healthcare assistants and support workers underpin ward, community and social care rotas, and bookings are often available at short notice with flexible shift patterns. Actionus places HCAs and support workers into agency, bank and permanent roles with training and DBS arranged before you start.
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Hiring in Cardiff
What the Cardiff market looks like.
Welsh services are organised into health boards rather than trusts, and Cardiff and Vale is the tertiary centre for much of South Wales. Bilingual services are valued in some settings, and the M4 corridor means Newport and Bridgend roles are routinely worked from Cardiff.
Major employers in South Wales
- —Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
- —Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
- —Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
- —Velindre University NHS Trust
Also covering
Newport · Bridgend · Pontypridd · Barry · Caerphilly · Merthyr Tydfil
Typical settings
- NHS wards and clinics
- Care and nursing homes
- Supported living services
- Community and home care
Common specialities
- Ward support
- Mental health support
- Learning disabilities
- Complex care
- Elderly care
Questions
Healthcare Assistant work in Cardiff, answered.
- What healthcare assistant jobs are available in Cardiff?
- Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent healthcare assistant roles across Cardiff and the wider South Wales area, including nhs wards and clinics, care and nursing homes, supported living services. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
- Which employers hire healthcare assistants in Cardiff?
- Major healthcare employers in and around Cardiff include Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, Velindre University NHS Trust, alongside independent providers, local authority teams and primary care networks.
- What registration do I need to work as a healthcare assistant professional through Actionus?
- You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
- How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Cardiff?
- If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
- How do I get paid for temporary work?
- Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.
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