Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Health Visitor to join the Child Disability Team within the Swansea Bay Health Board. Other equivalent qualifications and relevant experience will be considered for this role.

The post holder will be a Health Visitor that will offer  a family centred resilience assessment approach, support and advice in a range of settings including persons own home, clinics and groups.  They will be part of a dynamic team from various sectors including health, medical, local authority and the volunteer sector to provide advice, support to children and their significant others in an often vulnerable time pre and post diagnosis.  

The disability team is an innovative team that seeks to promote evidence based research and practice in order to view the family holistically and  promote children and their significant others to reach their full potential. 

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for a caseload , which will involve assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of the child with additional/complex health needs.  The role will involve working with children and families at home and clinic settings.  Part of the role will involve setting up and delivery of workshops on such topics as toileting, sleep, behaviour and  development. 

Multiagency working is an integral part of the role, therefore, good communication skills and working as part of a team is essential.  The post holder will undertake home visits to children and young people and assess the care needs and implement a planned programme of care, completing referrals to other professionals and agencies, ensuring informed consent is obtained.  The post holder will provide advice/support on key public health messages to children and young people/parents/carers.

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

Working for our organisation

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board. 

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.