Job overview
This is a fixed term/secondment vacancy until 31/08/2027
If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and cheerful assistant to our well established team at Withybush Creche. The successful candidate will need a recognised childcare qualification, such as a Level 2 Diploma in Childcare, and have some experience within a childcare setting.
Main duties of the job
- Working with a team of crèche assistants, the successful candidate will be responsible for the care of all children who use the crèche, and for delivering that care in accordance with current policies and procedures.
- They will be expected to assist with preparation and service of food at meal times, completing written records as necessary, engage with indoor and out door play, and to escort the children to and from schools as required.
Detailed job description and main 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.
Interviews will be held on 16/07/2026
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Childcare experience
Desirable
- Experience of childcare in Creche,nursery or school.
Language Skills
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Basic level of general education
- Recognised Childcare Qualification
- Paediatric First Aid Certificate
- Knowledge of children's play
Desirable
- Food Safety Level 2 Award
- Health and Safety. COSHH, Moving and Handling training.
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This advert is for Creche Assistant - Lower Level with Hywel Dda University Health Board in Haverfordwest, West Wales, Wales. It is listed as a Band 2 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £26,300 per annum pro rata. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed Term / secondment until 31/08/2027). The application deadline is 05 Jul 2026.
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