Job requirements
Essential
5 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Values
Able to work in a multi-disciplinary/multi agency team
- Values
A high level of interpersonal and communication skills
- Qualifications
NVQ Level 3 or above in Childcare
- Aptitude and Abilities
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Aptitude and Abilities
Ability to engage members of the public
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Values
Demonstrates a committed and caring attitude
- Qualifications
Community experience
- Aptitude and Abilities
Able to demonstrate situations where effective organisational skills have been used, such as organising groups
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.
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 please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Applicant requirements
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.
Welsh language skills are desirable
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This advert is for Assistant Practitioner - Health Visiting with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board in Caerleon, Wales. It is listed as a Band 4 Assistant practitioner role. The advertised salary is £28,819 - £31,626 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 08 Oct 2026.
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