Job overview
Supporting the delivery of community-based diabetes education, this role helps individuals develop the skills and confidence to self-manage their condition. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, you will deliver engaging group and one-to-one sessions, promote healthier lifestyle choices, and improve access to education across local communities. You will also support referral pathways, monitor outcomes, and contribute to service development—playing a key role in improving diabetes care and patient wellbeing across the region.
Main duties of the job
Deliver diabetes education sessions (group and one-to-one) within community settings.
Support individuals to develop self-management skills and make informed lifestyle choices.
Promote and deliver structured programmes such as DESMOND and other education modules.
Manage referrals, triage patients, and coordinate education sessions.
Monitor, record, and report on patient outcomes and programme effectiveness.
Signpost patients to appropriate health, social, and community services.
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and community partners.
Contribute to service development, quality improvement, and patient-centred care.
Support training and awareness of diabetes education across community services.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English 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.
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This advert is for Health Care Support Worker - Diabetes Education with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board in Newport, Newport, Wales. It is listed as a Band 4 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £28,819 - £31,626 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 11 Jun 2026.
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