Job summary
This is a fixed term/secondment vacancy until 31/03/2027 to cover maternity leave.
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 crche assistants, the successful candidate will be responsible for the care of all children who use the crche, 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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 99 community pharmacies;
- 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will require staff to :
Assist with the service of food - including hand washing, sterilising bottles, preparing feeds , and clearing away after meals.
Interact with the children in at their level throughout the day, both indoors and outdoors. Oversee pre-arranged activities such as "circle time", read to the children as a group or as individuals.
Helping with toileting and nappy changing - and support toilet training .
Raising concerns, ideas or observations with the higher level assistants or the Team Leader.
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 23/03/2026
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will require staff to :
Assist with the service of food - including hand washing, sterilising bottles, preparing feeds , and clearing away after meals.
Interact with the children in at their level throughout the day, both indoors and outdoors. Oversee pre-arranged activities such as "circle time", read to the children as a group or as individuals.
Helping with toileting and nappy changing - and support toilet training .
Raising concerns, ideas or observations with the higher level assistants or the Team Leader.
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 23/03/2026
Person Specification
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
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of childcare in Creche,nursery or school
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
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
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of childcare in Creche,nursery or school
Language Skills
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
