Wales Nursing Support Worker Community
The closing date is 15 March 2026
To work as a member of the Community Childrens Nursing Team 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 that can include, but not limited to, long-term ventilation at home, tracheostomy care, enteral feeding, vital signs monitoring, administration of medication, both routine and emergency, minimal handling and personal 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 registered nurses within the Community Children's Nursing Team.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and experienced Nursing Support Worker to join the Community Children's Nursing Team.
The applicant will become competent and confident in a wide range of clinical skills.
There is a requirement for a flexible approach to work and the ability to travel, in a timely manner, across of the whole health community supported by Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB, to deliver care where required.
Main duties of the job
The primary working pattern for this role is night shift working, with duty times being between 9:00pm and 7:30am (exact times may vary slightly between these ranges).
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.
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. For more information, see 'Welsh Language Guidance' in the documents right at the bottom.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
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.
Job 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NVQ Level 3 (Health) Child Care or the equivalent level of Knowledge and Experience
* Understanding of the care of children and young people
Experience
* Experience Working with Children with Special Needs and children with disabilities
* Awareness of Child Protection
* Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
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