Job summary
If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post.
This is a Fixed Term/Secondment vacancy until 31/03/2027. Due to funding
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as an Assistant Practitioner within the Flying Start Health Visiting team in Pembrokeshire.
As an Assistant practitioner, you will be working as part of a skill mix team with families in their homes or community settings, as delegated by the Health visitor to improve the overall well-being and health of children and families.
To support the best possible outcomes for children and families the Assistant Practitioner will deliver evidence-based strategies and key messages from the Healthy Child Wales Programme
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will: -
Undertake home visits to children/families and implement a planned programme of care, report progress/changes to the delegating Registered Practitioner.
Prepare information packs, making appointments and participating in child health clinics under supervision.
Give appropriate advice to families regarding childcaree.g. nutrition, sleep problems, and behaviour.
Follow-up parents/children who default on appointments.
Reinforce key public health messages to children and parents/carers provided by the relevant practitioner.
Give advice on issues of safety in the home and the local community.
Facilitate a range of group work.
Introduce families to the range of local support that is available to them i.e. Family Centres, Playgroups, Mother & Toddler Groups. Support the introduction of the family to these groups.
To undertake a range of clerical duties to support the team.
To report and record any concerns/complaints or issues to the Registered Practitioner.
To answer the telephone, and ensure the information is received by the relevant staff.
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); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description
Job 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 to be held on 01/04/2026.
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.
Job description
Job 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 to be held on 01/04/2026.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Good standard of education, GCSE English and Maths (Grade A-C) or Level II equivalent qualification.
- NVQ/QCF Level 4 or equivalent level of knowledge or NVQ/QCF Level 3 PLUS Additional training to Diploma level or equivalent or Equivalent through short courses and experience and equivalent competencies achieved and evidenced through accredited courses
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in Health Visiting/School Nursing/Childrens social care or education
Language skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Good standard of education, GCSE English and Maths (Grade A-C) or Level II equivalent qualification.
- NVQ/QCF Level 4 or equivalent level of knowledge or NVQ/QCF Level 3 PLUS Additional training to Diploma level or equivalent or Equivalent through short courses and experience and equivalent competencies achieved and evidenced through accredited courses
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in Health Visiting/School Nursing/Childrens social care or education
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).
