Assistant Practitioner - Health Visiting

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Llanelli; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Llanelli is looking for an Assistant Practitioner in their Flying Start Health Visiting team. This role involves home visits, implementing care programs, and giving health advice to families. The ideal candidate should hold relevant qualifications (NVQ Level 4) and have experience in community health settings. Fluency in Welsh is desirable, but English speakers are also encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Good education background with GCSE in English and Maths.
• NVQ/QCF Level 4 or 3 with additional qualifications.
• Experience in community health settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits to families and provide care programs.
• Deliver health advice related to nutrition and child behavior.
• Manage clerical duties and information communication.
• Facilitate group work and connect families with local resources.

Skills

Communication skills

Childcare knowledge

Teamwork

Bilingual (Welsh/English)

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Grade A-C)

NVQ/QCF Level 4

Community experience

Job description

This is a fixed term/secondment vacancy for 16 months until 31/03/2027 due to funding.

If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as an Assistant Practitioner within the Flying Start Health Visiting team in Carmarthenshire.

As an Assistant practitioner you will be working as part of a skill mix team with families in their homes or community settings, as delegated by the Health visitor to improve the overall wellbeing and health of children and families.

To support the best possible outcomes for children and families the Assistant Practitioner will deliver evidence based strategies and key messages from the Healthy Child Wales Programme

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will: -

Undertake home visits to children / families andimplement a planned programme of care, report progress / changes to the delegating Registered Practitioner.

Prepare information packs, making appointments and participating in child health clinics under supervision.

Give appropriate advice to families regarding childcaree.g. nutrition, sleep problems, and behaviour.

Follow-up parents / children who default appointments.

Reinforce key public health messages to children and parents/carers provided by the relevant practitioner.

Give advice on issues of safety in the home and the local community.

Facilitate a range of group work.

Introduce families to the range of local support that is available to them i.e. Family Centres, Playgroups, Mother & Toddler Groups. Support the introduction of the family to these groups.

To undertake a range of clerical duties to support the team.

To report and record any concerns/complaints or issues to the Registered Practitioner.

To answer the telephone, and ensure the information is received by the relevant staff.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest

Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire

Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings

47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers

Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

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

Interviews to be held on 28/10/2025

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

• Good standard of education, GCSE English and Maths (Grade A-C) or Level II equivalent qualification.
• NVQ/QCF Level 4 or equivalent level of knowledge or NVQ/QCF Level 3 PLUS Additional training to Diploma level or equivalent or Equivalent through short courses and experience and equivalent competencies achieved and evidenced through accredited courses
• Community experience.

Experience

• Experience of working in Health Visiting/School Nursing/Childrens social care or education
• Welsh speaker (Level 1)

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.