School Health Assistant

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

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board invites applications for a part-time School Health Assistant based at Bryn Beryl Hospital, Pwllheli. The role supports the School Nursing teams in delivering health promotion activities including the Child Measurement Programme and screening services, alongside general admin tasks.

Applicants should be able to communicate well, speak Welsh, and demonstrate flexibility to travel across the area. 15 hours per week with salary band 3 pro rata.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at A-C or equivalent Level II.
• Minimum of 46 credits from the Welsh credits framework mapped to the role at level 2.

Responsibilities

• Assist School Nurses in delivering the Child Health Promotion Programme.
• Support Child Measurement Programme, Vision and Audiology Screening.
• Provide general administrative support and travel within the geographical area as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Welsh language ability

Public engagement

Education

GCSE English and Maths A-C

46 credits from Welsh credits framework (level 2)

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the School Nursing Service for a School Health Assistant. This vacancy, will be 15 hours, and will be paid at Band 3 and based at Bryn beryl Hospital, Pwllheli. 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.

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.

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 engage members of the public.
• 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