Job summary
Employer heading
Senior Children's Health Care Support Worker
Band 4
Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.
Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.
Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
Are you a health professional who wants to build a career caring for children and are eager to develop your skills and knowledge?
If you are an enthusiastic, caring professional who has a passion for supporting families and providing high standards of clinical care Swansea Bay UHB Children's Community Nursing Team would like to hear from you.
Swansea Bay Children’s Community Nursing Team are currently looking for Band 4 Health Care Support Workers skilled in the care of children with highly complex health care needs, to join our Childrens Community Nursing Team. In order to achieve our vision for the future we currently have posts available for Band 4 HCSWs who possess essential levels of practical skills and knowledge in caring for children with complex needs, and have knowledge in leadership and teaching skills.
Applicants must have QCF level 4 qualification and experience in caring for children with complex needs at AFC band 3 or equivalent.
Main duties of the job
Please note this position is predominately night work and requires lone working in the family home.
The Assistant Practitioner /Senior Children’s Community Nursing Support Worker will work under the direction of the Registered Nurse to deliver high quality, holistic, compassionate health care to children and young people with complex needs, providing the required support for families.
The post holder is expected to independently manage their own work and case load, undertaking tasks delegated by a registered practitioner with appropriate supervision in place. Having an understanding of evidence based practice and delivering care in line with current evidence, the post holder will take responsibility for taking action relative to an individual’s health and care in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. The post holder will be responsible for some elements of assessment, implementing programmes of care and modifying individualised care plans, reporting back to the registered practitioner. They may delegate work to others and will supervise, teach and assess other staff.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English 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.
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
Experience
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of leadership skills
- Previous teaching / assessment/ supervision experience
- Experience in caring for children with complex needs at AFC band 3 or equivalent.
Desirable criteria
- Previous lone worker experience
- Child protection training
Skills and Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Previous experience at band 3 HCSW
- Previous employment with children with complex needs
- QCF level 4 in health care or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Significant experience working with children and families
- Evidence of further training significant to role
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 desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Matthew Davies
- Job title
- Children's Community Nursing Team Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01639 862057
- Additional information
Ann Marie Boland - Clinical Educator
01639 862057
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