School Health Assistant

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Caernarfon; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in North Wales is inviting applications for a part-time School Health Assistant (22.5 hours) based at Bodfan Bach, Caernarfon. The role is paid at Band 3 and involves supporting School Nurses in delivering the Child Health Promotion Programme, contributing to the Child Measurement Programme, Vision and Audiology Screening, and general administrative duties.

The successful candidate will work with the School Nursing teams, have a good standard of education

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade A-C or equivalent Level II qualification.
• Minimum of 46 credits from the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales mapped to Level 2.
• Experience of working with children and young people is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support School Nurses in delivering the Child Health Promotion Programme.
• Contribute to the Child Measurement Programme, Vision and Audiology Screening.
• Provide general administration support as part of the School Health team.

Skills

Welsh language ability

Travel flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Education

GCSE English and Maths A-C

CQFW Level 2 credits (46 credits)

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the School Nursing Service for a School Health Assistant. This vacancy, will be 22.5 hours, and will be paid at Band 3 and based at Bodfan bach, Caernarfon. The role will involve working alongside the School Nursing teams and will include a variety of tasks including contributing to the Child Measurement Programme, Vision and Audiology Screening, and general administration support. For further information, please contact Team Manager, Sioned Hughes 07900051770

Main duties of the job

To assist and support School Nurses in the delivery of the Child Health Promotion Programme.

The ability to speak Welsh is essential for this post.

About us

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Good standard of education, including GCSE English and Maths Grades A-C or equivalent Level II qualification.
• Minimum of 46 credits from any pillar of the Credit and Qualifications Framework for Wales mapped to an individual's job role at level 2 (60% of which must be at level 2).
• Community experience.

Experience

• Experience of working with children and young people
• Experience of working in health visiting, school nursing, children's social care team or education.

Aptitude and abilities

• Be able to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when working with others.
• Ability to speak Welsh
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

values

• A good level of interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to work in a multi-disciplinary/multi agency team.

other

• Ability to travel within geographical area. Able to work hours flexibly

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.

£26,813 to £27,890 a yearper annum, pro rata