Main duties of the job

  •  Support Health Visitors in delivering health promotion within home, clinic and other community based settings as agreed
  • Contribute to the implementation of the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme as per Health Board, and / or service level agreement and directed by the Health Visitor (HV)
  • Following initial assessment by HV, carry out delegated programmes / packages of care or follow up health needs at home or in clinic
  • Undertake screening and/or other health related and developmental assessments

    • Working for our organisation

    If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and Proud to Lead competence framework.

    Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme.

    Please check your email account regularly.  Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

    Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

    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.

    Person specification

    Qualifications

    Essential criteria

  • BTEC level 3 Diploma in Early Years Or CACHE Diploma in Child care and Education, Level 3 (2 year course) Or NVQ/QCF level 3 in Early Years and Education Or NNEB/National diploma in childhood studies

    • Desirable criteria

  • NVQ/QCF level 4 in Early Years and Education

    • Experience

    Essential criteria

  • Previous experience of working with infants and children and parents/carers.

    • Desirable criteria

  • Experience in community or health related field. Experience of facilitating groups.

    • Skills

    Essential criteria

  • Good organisational skills. Ability to plan own work Ability to work in a team and develop a good working relationship with other agencies Excellent communication skills Computer literate e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint

    • Desirable criteria

  • Clear communication methods for young people and carers / parents with a disability

    • OTHER

    Essential criteria

  • Discreet and sensitive to the needs of others Commitment to high standards of evidence based practice Commitment to self development Able to travel between settings in a timely manner Flexible approach to working Willing to learn new skills Positive attitude

    • Desirable criteria

  • Welsh speaking

    • KNOWLEDGE

    Essential criteria

  • Awareness of current Welsh Government initiatives pertaining to Children and Families Working knowledge of All Wales child protection procedures Child development Knowledge of child behavior management techniques. Awareness of the importance of play in relation to the stages of child development

    • Desirable criteria

  • Experience of behaviour management techniques Able to discuss recent advances in the sphere of public health.

    • To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or 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.

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    Applicant requirements

    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.

    Welsh language skills are essential

    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.

    Welsh language skills are essential