# Creche Assistant - Lower Level

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Hywel Dda University Health Board.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Hywel Dda University Health Board
- **Town:** Haverfordwest
- **Region:** West Wales
- **Country:** Wales
- **Profession:** Healthcare support worker
- **Grade:** Band 2
- **Salary:** £26,300 per annum pro rata
- **Contract type:** 12 months (Fixed Term / secondment until 31/08/2027)
- **Employment type:** Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday - 6 hours a day  - will need to be flexible)
- **Closing date:** 2026-07-05T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-06-18T14:21:31.636Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Carmarthenshire/Haverfordwest/Hywel_Dda_University_Health_Board/Support_Services/Support_Services-v8055022
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8055022?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://hduhb.nhs.wales

## Job Content

### 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

## Job Details

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.

## Job Description

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.

## 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.

## Documents

- [oh form (pdf, 656.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10389086)
- [privacy notice (pdf, 808.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2373)
- [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 278.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2383)
- [job description and person specification (pdf, 158.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10344789)

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