Job summary Due to an expansion in our service we have exciting opportunities to support the Children's Community Nursing Service in providing respite care, supporting outpatients 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. Main duties of the job Opportunities have arisen for enthusiastic HCSWs to join the Childrens 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. About us 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. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future. Date posted 10 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £23,159 to £24,701 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 040-ACS398-1024-A Job locations Risca Health Centre Cromwell Road Risca NP11 6YF 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 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 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 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 Essential Level III qualification in health and social care or childcare. Previous experience in healthcare Desirable Previous experience working with children/ young people and children with complex healthcare needs. Knowledge and skills Essential Ability to carry out instructions accurately and efficiently. Excellent communications 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. Desirable Computer skills Phlebotomy skills Knowledge of Healthcare Support Workers Code of Conduct. Qualities Essential 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. Desirable Ability to speak Welsh Person Specification Experience Essential Level III qualification in health and social care or childcare. Previous experience in healthcare Desirable Previous experience working with children/ young people and children with complex healthcare needs. Knowledge and skills Essential Ability to carry out instructions accurately and efficiently. Excellent communications 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. Desirable Computer skills Phlebotomy skills Knowledge of Healthcare Support Workers Code of Conduct. Qualities Essential 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. Desirable Ability to speak Welsh 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Address Risca Health Centre Cromwell Road Risca NP11 6YF Employer's website https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)