Assistant Practitioner - Health Visiting

Wales; Newbridge; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) in Caerphilly is seeking an Assistant Practitioner, Band 4, for the Health Visiting Service. The role involves delivering planned welfare and health checks to children and families, working under a Registered Practitioner, with support from the wider multidisciplinary team.

The post is permanent, part-time 30 hours per week, pro rata, with a Welsh language provision and a commitment to equality and inclusive practice.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or higher in Childcare.
• Community experience desirable.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver services to children and young people within the Health Visiting team.
• Work under a Registered Practitioner to provide preventive care.
• Contribute to HCWP and social care frameworks for families.

Skills

Community experience

Teamwork ability

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Childcare

Job description

Band 4

Main area Health Visiting Grade Band 4 Contract Permanent Hours 30 hours per week (Part Time - 30 hours per week) Job ref 040-ACS213-0926-A

Site Caerphilly - Cherry Tree House Town Caerphilly Salary £28,819 - £31,626 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 08/10/2026 23:59

We encourage applications from all with protected characteristics, including disabled and neurodiverse candidates and from those in the Armed Forces Community. Applicantsare invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted through the medium of Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications made in English.

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Please note that this vacancy may be withdrawn at any time should it be filled via the internal redeployment process

Job overview

Assistant Practitioner, Band 4, working for the Health Visiting Service, undertaking delegated tasks by a Registered Practitioner / SCPHN HV.

The ABUHB, Caerphilly Health Visiting Team are enthusiastic, motivated and forward thinking in delivering care to children and their families. You will be supported in your role by other professionals to become a valued member of the team.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Practitioner to work with the Health Visiting team in Caerphilly borough , delivering services to Children and Young People providing a preventative service as identified in the needs assessment carried out by the Registered Practitioner. The aim is to achieve equity of health and wellbeing outcomes following the Health Child Wales Programme (HCWP), The Social Services and Wellbeing Act and Childcare, Play and Early Years Workforce plan. The post holder will contribute to the overall healthcare/social care offered to individuals, families and communities, including delivering care packages for families and groups in the community.

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

Working for our organisation

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025–2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.

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.

Person specification

Values

• Able to work in a multi-disciplinary/multi agency team
• A high level of interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrates a committed and caring attitude

Aptitude and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to engage members of the public
• Able to demonstrate situations where effective organisational skills have been used, such as organising groups

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or above in Childcare
• Community experience

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.

Name Lena Evans / Bethan Hulton Job title Public Health Operational Manager Caerphilly Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 07800 874977 Additional information

Betha Hulton

Operational Manager