Community Nursery Nurse in Abercanaid

Families First health team provide an Enhanced Health and Well-Being support Service to families who have children aged 3 ½ to 8 years of age who have identified health related needs and would benefit from extra support in addition to core universal health services and prior to the need for specialist secondary or specialist health service. The Community Nursery Nurse provides a range of health interventions to support the family which may include strategies to support parents whose children are having issues such as delayed toilet training, sleep problems, difficulties with emotional regulation, and establishing gentle routines and boundaries.

In addition to working with families in the home, the Families First Community Nursery Nurse undertakes school observation visits, attends Team Around the Family meetings, and accompanies families to appointments or support groups as necessary. This post is fixed term/secondment for 12 months April 1st 2026 - March 31st 2027, due to funding.

Key responsibilities include:

• Documenting any therapeutic play interventions and outcomes, producing detailed reports for discussion with other professionals.
• Appropriately referring on to other agencies as necessary.
• Promoting an awareness of the importance of play for children and their families, liaising with members of the multi-disciplinary team throughout all establishments where there are children.
• Liaising with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to assist in the management of the child/young person and family attending child health clinics and other community groups.
• Participating in producing information leaflets and booklets for children and families in the community.
• Working with the multi-agency team looking at referrals and identifying appropriate action.
• Having specialised skills in communicating with children and their families and interpreting the same through the media of play.
• Participating in staff meetings.

Appropriate experience working with children is required, along with NNEB or Early Years Child Care BTEC equivalent.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn’t mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn’t need to have skills in Welsh, we’ll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn’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.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from individuals within protected groups as outlined in the Equality Act 2010. This includes, but is not limited to, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race/nationality, religion/belief, disability, pregnancy and maternity, and marriage and civil partnership. We also warmly welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community.

Applicants who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals will require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa unless they already hold permission to work via another route. Prospective applicants should self-assess their eligibility for sponsorship by visiting the UK Government's Work in the UK guidance.

For eligible candidates, the Health and Care Visa offers reduced application costs and exempts payment of the annual Immigration Health Surcharge. Please ensure you check your email regularly, as all recruitment correspondence will be sent to the email address provided on your application form. Applications are welcome in either Welsh or English, with no preference given to the language used.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy early or withdraw an advertisement to accommodate the redeployment of internal staff into suitable roles. All posts are subject to relevant checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check and, where required, Professional Registration verification.

Located in the heart of South Wales, we’re central to Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea. Deeply rooted in our community, as an NHS organisation we are dedicated to providing compassionate patient care and building healthier communities together. At CTM, you’ll be part of a supportive, inclusive team from diverse nations, cultures, and backgrounds. Every role counts, every person matters, and together, we’re creating a space where everyone can thrive.

CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy - Our Health, Our Future - focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

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

CTM employees enjoy benefits including a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development. At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.