Health Care Support Worker School Nursing

NHS; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A public health service in Haverfordwest seeks a Band 3 Health Care Support Worker for a part-time role in School Nursing. This position focuses on promoting health and supporting children aged 5 to 18 during term time. Candidates with a NVQ Level 3 in Childcare and Welsh speaking abilities are encouraged to apply. The salary ranges from £25,313 to £26,999 pro rata.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 GCSE's or equivalent required.
• NVQ Level 3 in Childcare or equivalent is necessary.
• Childcare experience either voluntary or paid is essential.

Responsibilities

• Promote public health and support children aged 5-18.
• Contribute to a healthy school culture.

Skills

Childcare experience

Ability to use office software

Awareness of Child Protection Procedures

Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Education

Minimum of 5 GCSE's or equivalent

NVQ Level 3 Childcare or equivalent

Tools

CH 2000 computer programme or equivalent

Job description

Health Care Support Worker School Nursing

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Health Care Support Worker (HCSW), part time 30 hours per week to join our School Nursing Team in Pembrokeshire, working term time only. The post is in Haverfordwest and surrounding area.

This is an exciting time to be involved in School Nursing as we are implementing the new refreshed 2017 Welsh Government's 'A Framework for a School Nursing Service in Wales'.

Main duties of the job

School Nurses are central to a range of services that promote public health and support the physical, emotional and social health of children and young people aged between 5 to 18 years and contribute to a healthy school culture.

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

Interviews will be held on 16/12/2025

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 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 & Knowledge

• Minimum of 5 GCSE's or equivalent
• NVQ Level 3 Childcare or equivalent
• Ability to use a number of office software programmes
• Awareness of Child Protection Procedures

Experience

• Childcare experience - voluntary or paid
• Experience of working in a caring environment.
• Experience using CH 2000 computer programme or equivalent

Language Skills

• 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.

£25,313 to £26,999 a yearper annum pro rata