Community Health Care Support Worker, Babies Children & Young People

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and motivated person to take on the role of a Band 3 Community Health Care Support Worker for Babies, Children & Young People 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 a 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. Training and support will be given to the successful applicant to enable them to deliver aspects of the role.

Powys Teaching Health Board offers a comprehensive induction programme and the post holder would be given the opportunity to develop their knowledge, experience and skills within a friendly and supportive environment. If you believe that you have the unique qualities that are needed to work with a small friendly team and with children and their families, then we would like to hear from you.

Main duties of the job include supporting babies, children and young people in a range of community settings.

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

Being the smallest Health 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.

Job responsibilities include supporting babies, children and young people in a range of community settings.

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.

• Skills 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 the 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.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Base within Powys to be agreed, travelling Pan Powys.

Salary: £25,313 to £26,999 a year (per annum pro rata).

Contract: Permanent.

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time.

Reference number: 070-ACS004-0226.

Job locations: Base within Powys to be agreed, travelling Pan Powys.