Wales Nursing Support Worker (Babies, Children and Young People) in Carmarthen inCarmarthen PUBLISHED TUE 11 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
Band 3: £25,313 to £26,999 a year per annum pro rata
PERMANENT
SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE
Hywel Dda University Health Board r4ec5Fxp
Job description
Job summary
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 aregistered health care professionalUndertakes personal care activities and clinical care duties with minimal support and supervision as delegated by a registeredhealthcare professional in accordance with the HEIW All Wales Guidelines for DelegationEnsures the registered healthcare professional is regularly updated on the patients/client's condition and progressPromotes and maintains a healthy, safe and secure environment for children, young people, and their familiesEnsures the working environment is safe and hygienic following infection prevention and control policies and processesContributes to the teaching and supervision of students and junior staffDelivers role in accordance with Health Board/Trust Values and Code of Conduct for HCSW's in Wales
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 HaverfordwestFive community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in PembrokeshireTwo integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings47 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 providersNumerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Details
Date posted
11 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3
Salary
£25,313 to £26,999 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
100-ACS236-1125
Job location
sCilgerran Children's Ward, Glangwili General HospitalDolgwili RoadCarmarthenSA31 2AF
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 will be held on 24/11/2025The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user
Experience
s. 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 description
and
Person Specification
Qualifications
and knowledgeEssentialLevel 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 coursesKnowledge 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)
Experience
Essential
Experience
of working within a relevant health or social care environment, providing direct patient careDesirable
Experience
of working with patient groups relevant to area of practice
Experience
of working within the NHSLanguage skillsDesirableWelsh speaker (Level 1)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, 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).Employer
Details
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 aregistered health care professionalUndertakes personal care activities and clinical care duties with minimal support and supervision as delegated by a registeredhealthcare professional in accordance with the HEIW All Wales Guidelines for DelegationEnsures the registered healthcare professional is regularly updated on the patients/client's condition and progressPromotes and maintains a healthy, safe and secure environment for children, young people, and their familiesEnsures the working environment is safe and hygienic following infection prevention and control policies and processesContributes to the teaching and supervision of students and junior staffDelivers role in accordance with Health Board/Trust Values and Code of Conduct for HCSW's in Wales
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 HaverfordwestFive community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in PembrokeshireTwo integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings47 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 providersNumerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Details
Date posted
11 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3
Salary
£25,313 to £26,999 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
100-ACS236-1125
Job location
sCilgerran Children's Ward, Glangwili General HospitalDolgwili RoadCarmarthenSA31 2AF
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 will be held on 24/11/2025The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user
Experience
s. 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 description
and
Person Specification
Qualifications
and knowledgeEssentialLevel 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 coursesKnowledge 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)
Experience
Essential
Experience
of working within a relevant health or social care environment, providing direct patient careDesirable
Experience
of working with patient groups relevant to area of practice
Experience
of working within the NHSLanguage skillsDesirableWelsh speaker (Level 1)
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, 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.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications 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 theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2, 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).Employer
Details
Not sure?
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
Requirements
See the job description for full role requirements.
Benefits
Benefits are provided by the employer and will be confirmed during your application.
Is it a match?
A quick tap lets us tune future job matches for you
Location
Salary & benefits
Role duties
Working pattern
More information related to this job opportunity, from jobsincare:
inCarmarthen
51.85290079994415 -4.290341860993142 Carmarthen 
Locations
are approximate.
This image is not representative.
Learn more
Scan with your phone to return to this page later.