Bank Community Health Care Support Worker Babies Children & YP

Bank Community Health Care Support Worker Babies Children & YP

Band 3

Main area Children's Community Nursing Service Grade Band 3 Contract 0 days (Bank - Ad Hoc When Required to include days, weekends & bank holidays) Hours

• Flexible working
• Other

0 hours per week (Bank - Ad Hoc When Required to include days, weekends & bank holidays) Job ref 070-CHCSWBC&YP-1126

Site Base within Powys to be agreed, travelling Pan Powys Town Pan Powys Salary £26,813 - £27,890 Per annum pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 23/11/2026 08:00

Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.

Job overview

SPONSORSHIP/VISA

Currently we are unable to provide certificates of sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the Home Office’s criteria. Anyone requiring a certificate of sponsorship or if they do not hold the correct level of Visa therefore unable to be shortlisted and interviewed

This is a Bank position only

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and motivated person to take on the role of a Bank Band 3 Community Health Care Support Worker for Babies, Children & Young People the Community based within the Children’s Nursing Service.

This is an exciting and varied role and the successful candidate will be required to work as part of team supporting babies, children and young people in a range of community settings including the child's own home and schools.

Candidates must possess a level 3 qualification in health and social care or an equivalent level 3 qualification. The candidate will have experience of working with children and young people and ideally have experience of working with children with complex healthcare needs.

Main duties of the job

Role entails supporting babies, children and young people in a range of community settings on a banc basis. Please see job description for more details.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.

Please be aware that our hospital sites are very rural and you will need to be able to travel to the different location sites for training and shifts. Public transport is not easily available to arrive on site at specific start/end times.

Working for our organisation

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/ . There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Role entails supporting babies, children and young people in a range of community settings. Please see job description for more details.

Person specification

Qualifications and knowledge

• Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject OR Equivalent experience and can evidence work based competency demonstrating theoretical knowledge, and the ability to undertake clinical care duties relevant for the role which is gained through experience and worked based training/short course
• Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales and All Wales Delegation Guidelines (HEIW)
• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures within a healthcare setting e.g. the principles of Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care safe, and confidentiality e.g. General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)

Experience

• Experience of working within a relevant health or social care environment, providing direct patient care
• Experience of working with patient groups relevant to area of practice
• Experience of working within the NHS

Skils and attributes

• Ability to work with minimum supervision to a high standard
• Good communication skills – verbal and written, with the ability to convey information clearly and sensitively
• Ability to keep calm in stressful situations
• Ability to demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach
• Organisational skills with Ability to use technology to undertake the role e.g. Microsoft Office, virtual platforms such as TEAMS
• Physically able to carry out the duties of the role, including lifting, assisting with mobility, and performing other manual tasks
• Ability to work a range of shift patterns
• Ability to travel within geographical area to meet the needs of the service
• Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn

As a Health Board we embrace diversity and inclusion. We offer a supportive and welcoming place to work which is free from discrimination and fair in all our working practices.

We’ll value your contribution whether you’re looking for your first job, an apprenticeship, re-entering the workforce or looking for a career change. Powys Teaching Health Board warmly welcomes all.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Name Alwena Campbell Job title Team Lead for Children's Community Nursing Service Email address alwena.campbell@wales.nhs.uk Telephone number 01686 617445