Job summary We are seeking a Child Development Advisor (CDA) who is enthusiastic about promoting the development and emotional well-being of children and young people with developmental delay or disability and their families. The post holder will promote development through play in children aged up to three years old and provide support and advice to their family and other people involved in their care. They will work alongside colleagues in the children's centres to plan and implement a holistic approach to care. The CDA team have close links with the clinical psychologists, assistant psychologists, parent carer counsellor and parent carer peer mentor in the Children's Centre Psychology (CCP) team. They also sit within the wider Child and Family Psychological Therapies service, and this allows many opportunities for connections and support. The potholder will have a passion for working with children and young people with developmental delay and a strong values base with an emphasis on promoting relationships, building skills and promoting quality of life. Main duties of the job The post holder will play a key role in promoting the development of children and young people with developmental delay or disability, and providing support to their families and the staff who support them, through: 1. Direct work with the child and their parents 2. Liaison with and working alongside colleagues to provide a holistic approach to care 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. 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 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £30,420 to £37,030 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 040-ACS047-0225 Job locations Caerphilly Children's Centre Cwrt Llanfabon, Energly Caerphilly CF83 2WP 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 Qualifications Essential Good honours degree in child development or other relevant subject or equivalent level of experience in child development Desirable Post-graduate Masters in a clinically relevant area e.g. Child development, behaviour, research skills. Experience Essential Previous work as a child development advisor or extensive previous work with children and young people within a health care, education or social care setting. Desirable Previous work within service for children with additional needs Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good honours degree in child development or other relevant subject or equivalent level of experience in child development Desirable Post-graduate Masters in a clinically relevant area e.g. Child development, behaviour, research skills. Experience Essential Previous work as a child development advisor or extensive previous work with children and young people within a health care, education or social care setting. Desirable Previous work within service for children with additional needs 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 Caerphilly Children's Centre Cwrt Llanfabon, Energly Caerphilly CF83 2WP Employer's website https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)