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Job summary

Main area
Children Community Nursing
Grade
Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (days and nights - various hours available)
Job ref
130-ACS121-0925
Employer
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Neath Port Talbot Hospital
Town
Port Talbot
Salary
£25,313 - £26,999 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
09/10/2025 23:59

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Swansea Bay University Health Board logo

Senior Health Care Assistant

Band 3

Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.    


Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.

Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.


Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.


 

Job overview

To work as a member of the Children's Community Nursing Team at SBUHB  delivering care in a community based setting that can include the homes of children & young people, educational settings or other community based environments where children & young people may be at any given time. There may also be occasions where care may need to be delivered in hospital settings.

To provide delegated nursing care to an identified group of children and young people with complex health care needs.

Upon completion of a robust training and competency process, the post holder will deliver care in accordance with agreed plans of care, respond to changes in need, evaluate care and report any changes or concerns to  The Community Children's Nursing Team.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and experienced Health Care Support Worker to join the Community Children's Nursing Team.

The applicant will become competent and confident in a wide range of clinical skills.

Main duties of the job

There is a requirement for a flexible approach to work and the ability to travel, in a timely manner, across of the whole SBUHB  Children's community team to deliver care where required.

The primary working pattern for this role is night shift working, with duty times being between 22.00pm and 7:00am (exact times may vary slightly between these ranges) with rotation to day care packages of varying times as per roster requirements .The applicant will hold Level 3 NVQ/QSF Health or Child Care qualification or possess skills, knowledge and experience to equivalent level, and be prepared to commit to begin this qualification within 3 months of commencing in the role.

Please note that your application will be scored during the shortlisting process. Please take the time to read the Job Description and Person Specification, to ensure your application demonstrates your knowledge and skills that are essential for this role.

 

Working for our organisation

We believe staff are our best asset and we want 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 or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and 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 that our 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.

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

Person specification

Education and Training

Essential criteria
  • QCF level 3
  • Safeguarding Training Level 2
Desirable criteria
  • Previous relevant experience in specialty

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Working With Children With Disabilities and or Learning Disabilities
  • Experience in community for school
Desirable criteria
  • Previous lone worker

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Caring, compassionate attitude to patients and clients, able to communicate effectively with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team
  • Able to undertake specific procedures involving physical skills commensurate with practice area emotional resilience
  • Excellent Verbal and non Verbal communication
  • Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision, and as part of a multi-disciplinary team understanding of confidentiality and professional boundaries
  • Able to organise self and others to achieve delegated task
Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

Apply online now

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Gemma Dascombe
Job title
Children's Community Nursing Team Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01639 862057
Additional information

Janet Millward

 Deputy Head of Nursing Children Services

Swansea Bay University Health Board 

 Email   [email protected]

Mobile : 07890 953323