Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Senior Healthcare Assistant to work within the School Nursing Service across the SBUHB. The Senior Healthcare Assistant will work within the Schools and the Community supporting the School Nurse and the School Nursing Team targeting school aged children. The post is a Permanent position, working 28 hours per week over 4 days a week Monday to Friday. The ability to travel between sites in a timely manner is essential. Main duties of the job The Senior Healthcare Assistant will work within the Schools and the Community supporting the School Nurse and the School Nursing Team targeting school aged children. They will have experience of working with children and young people. They should have a caring and confident attitude and excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively. They will have ability to follow procedures, maintain neat and legible records and contribute to reports and havegood organisational skills. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us We believe staff are our best asset and wewant 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 ordoctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - wehave a job for you. There are also apprenticeships, work placementsand 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 thatour 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. Date posted 11 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,433 to £26,060 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Term time hours Reference number 130-ACS022-0225 Job locations Gorseinon Hospital Brynawel Road Swansea SA4 4UU 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. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome 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. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ level 3 in care related subject Good standard of education, literacy and numeracy skills Desirable Basic IT training Experience Essential Experience of working with young people Experience of Microsoft applications Desirable Experience of working in schools Knowledge Essential Commitment to personal development Skills Essential Ability to work as a team Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ level 3 in care related subject Good standard of education, literacy and numeracy skills Desirable Basic IT training Experience Essential Experience of working with young people Experience of Microsoft applications Desirable Experience of working in schools Knowledge Essential Commitment to personal development Skills Essential Ability to work as a team 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 Swansea Bay University Health Board Address Gorseinon Hospital Brynawel Road Swansea SA4 4UU Employer's website https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)