Main area Childrens Community Nursing HCSW Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours
* Full time
* Part time
* Term time hours
37.5 hours per week (Various Hours available - Flexible work pattern required) Job ref 040-ACS045-0226
Employer Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Employer type NHS
Site Risca Health Centre
Town Risca
Salary £25,313 - £26,999 per annum, pro rata if part time
Salary period Yearly
Closing 01/03/2026 23:59
Community Childrens Health Care Support Worker
Band 3
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Job overview
Due to an expansion in our service we have exciting opportunities to support the Children’s Community Nursing Service in providing respite care, supporting outpatient clinics and special needs schools and some aspects of clinical care under the guidance of the registered nurse.
To work as part of the Children’s Community Nursing Team by supporting the registered nurse in delivering a high standard of care to the child/ young person and their family.
To work as part of the nursing and multi-disciplinary team in the child's own home and other establishments under the direction of a Community Children's Nursing Borough Manager.
We also have term time contracts available to care for children with complex health needs within the school environment.
Main duties of the job
Opportunities have arisen for enthusiastic HCSWs to join the Children's Community Nursing Service (CCNS) in ABUHB. We are looking for motivated individuals who enjoy working with children in a variety of settings and environments. The individuals must have the pre requisite Level 3 qualification in health and social care or childcare.
To work as part of the CCNS by supporting the registered nurse in delivering a high standard of care to the child / young person and their family.
All necessary training will be given and the successful candidates will be supported to develop their knowledge, experience and skills. We also encourage wider development and career progression is encouraged.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi‑award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.
We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in‑house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.
Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world‑class healthcare service fit for the future.
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.
Continuing Care
The team are responsible for providing packages of care to children following a recommendation of hours approved by the funding panel.
Care Closer to Home
The CCN team provide a clinical service, the aim of the service is to provide a skilled nursing resource for children, young people and their families, reducing hospital admissions where possible and facilitating early discharge. The team accept a number of referrals from hospitals and community agencies.
Paediatric Outpatient
The CCN team is also responsible for managing and staffing all paediatric outpatient clinics across ABUHB.
Specialist Schools
There are four special needs schools within Gwent supported by the CCN team.
Person specification
Experience
* Level III qualification in health and social care or childcare.
* Previous experience in healthcare.
* Previous experience working with children/ young people and children with complex healthcare needs.
Knowledge and skills
* Ability to carry out instructions accurately and efficiently.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Knowledge and understanding of the need for confidentiality.
* Ability to work as part of a team or well as a lone worker.
* Sound knowledge of safeguarding children and young people.
* Evidence of continued educational development.
* Knowledge of Healthcare Support Workers Code of Conduct.
Qualities
* Flexible approach to working hours within a 24 hour period, to meet the needs of the service.
* Ability to organise own workload.
* Pleasant, caring and polite manner.
* Ability to speak Welsh.
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or a Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non‑UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self‑assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
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 Kayleigh Morgan or Katie Parsons
Job title Team Managers
Email address kayleigh.morgan3@wales.nhs.uk
Telephone number 01633 618020
Additional information: We encourage any interested candidates to get in touch and arrange an informal visit to meet our wonderful team.
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