# Nursing Support Worker (Babies, Children and Young People) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Hywel Dda University Health Board. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/nursing-support-worker-babies-children-and-young-people/0aca37a8-68bd-447b-9281-fe9b94e078f7 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/nursing-support-worker-babies-children-and-young-people/0aca37a8-68bd-447b-9281-fe9b94e078f7.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Hywel Dda University Health Board - **Location:** Glangwili Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Nursing assistant - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £26,813 - £27,890 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - 34.5 hours per week (Long days and nights during weekdays and weekends) - **Closing date:** 2026-10-04T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-01T11:50:37.738Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Carmarthenshire/Carmarthen/Hywel_Dda_University_Health_Board/Acute_Paediatrics/Acute_Paediatrics-v8299164 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8299164?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://hduhb.nhs.wales ## Job Content ### Job overview We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Band 3 Nursing Support Worker to join our dynamic paediatric team, providing high-quality care to babies, children, and young people. Working under the supervision of registered nurses, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of safe, effective, and person-centred care. This includes assisting with clinical duties, supporting families, and contributing to a nurturing environment that promotes the wellbeing and dignity of every child. If you are passionate about making a difference in children's healthcare and thrive in a team-focused setting, we would love to hear from you. This is a part-time post, 34.5 hours per week. ### Main duties of the job Works as part of the multidisciplinary team delivering care to babies, children or young people with support and supervision provided by a registered health care professional. - Undertakes personal care activities and clinical care duties with minimal support and supervision as delegated by a registered healthcare professional in accordance with the HEIW All Wales Guidelines for Delegation - Ensures the registered healthcare professional is regularly updated on the patients/client’s condition and progress - Promotes and maintains a healthy, safe and secure environment for children, young people, and their families - Ensures the working environment is safe and hygienic following infection prevention and control policies and processes - Contributes to the teaching and supervision of students and junior staff - Delivers role in accordance with Health Board/Trust Values and Code of Conduct for HCSW’s in Wales 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. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply. Interviews will be held on 13/10/2026 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. ### 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 ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working within a relevant health or social care environment, providing direct patient care **Desirable** - Experience of working with patient groups relevant to area of practice - Experience of working within the NHS ### Language skills **Desirable** - Welsh speaker (Level 1) ### Qualifications and knowledge **Essential** - Level 3 qualification in a health care related subject Or Equivalent experience and can evidence work based competency demonstrating theoretical knowledge, and the ability to undertake clinical care duties relevant for the role which is gained through experience and worked based training/short courses - Knowledge of the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Wales and All Wales Delegation Guidelines (HEIW) - Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures within a healthcare setting for example the principles of Safeguarding adults/children to keep patients within their care safe, and confidentiality for example General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) ## Documents - [oh form (pdf, 232.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10659989) - [jdps - english (pdf, 520.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10618297) - [jdps – welsh (pdf, 600.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10622658) - [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) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.