Assistant Practitioner - Health Visiting

Job description

Job summary

Assistant Practitioner, Band 4, working for the Health Visiting Service, undertaking delegated tasks by a Registered Practitioner / SCPHN HV.

The ABUHB, Caerphilly Health Visiting Team are enthusiastic, motivated and forward thinking in delivering care to children and their families. You will be supported in your role by other professionals to become a valued member of the team.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Practitioner to work with the Health Visiting team in Caerphilly borough , delivering services to Children and Young People providing a preventative service as identified in the needs assessment carried out by the Registered Practitioner. The aim is to achieve equity of health and wellbeing outcomes following the Health Child Wales Programme (HCWP), The Social Services and Wellbeing Act and Childcare, Play and Early Years Workforce plan. The post holder will contribute to the overall healthcare/social care offered to individuals, families and communities, including delivering care packages for families and groups in the community.

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

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.

Job description

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.

Job description
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

Values

Essential

• Able to work in a multi-disciplinary/multi agency team
• A high level of interpersonal and communication skills

Desirable

• Demonstrates a committed and caring attitude

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to engage members of the public

Desirable

• Able to demonstrate situations where effective organisational skills have been used, such as organising groups

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or above in Childcare

Desirable

• Community experience

Person Specification
Values

Essential

• Able to work in a multi-disciplinary/multi agency team
• A high level of interpersonal and communication skills

Desirable

• Demonstrates a committed and caring attitude

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to engage members of the public

Desirable

• Able to demonstrate situations where effective organisational skills have been used, such as organising groups

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or above in Childcare

Desirable

• Community experience

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Employer details

Employer name

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Address

Caerphilly - Cherry Tree House

Cherry Tree House

Caerphilly

NP11 4AE

United Kingdom

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