Assistant Practitioner - Health VisitingNHS

Job summary

Assistant Practitioner, Band 4, working for the Health Visiting Service, undertaking delegated tasks by a Registered Practitioner / SCPHN HV.

The ABUHB, Caerphilly Health Visiting Team are enthusiastic, motivated and forward thinking in delivering care to children and their families. You will be supported in your role by other professionals to become a valued member of the team.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Practitioner to work with the Health Visiting team in Caerphilly borough , delivering services to Children and Young People providing a preventative service as identified in the needs assessment carried out by the Registered Practitioner. The aim is to achieve equity of health and wellbeing outcomes following the Health Child Wales Programme (HCWP), The Social Services and Wellbeing Act and Childcare, Play and Early Years Workforce plan. The post holder will contribute to the overall healthcare/social care offered to individuals, families and communities, including delivering care packages for families and groups in the community.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Job description

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.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation serving the communities of Gwent. With more than 14,000 staff and volunteers, we provide safe, high-quality, and compassionate care across hospitals, GP practices, community services, and mental health settings. As a University Health Board, research, education, and innovation are central to our work, supporting evidence-based practice and continuous improvement.

Our work is guided by the Gwent Strategy 2025-2035, which sets out our long-term ambition to create a fairer and healthier future for our population. We focus on prevention, reducing health inequalities, and working in partnership with local authorities, voluntary organisations, and communities to improve health and wellbeing.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where people feel valued, respected, and able to develop. Our values of Kindness, Integrity, and Respect shape how we care for patients and how we treat one another.

We offer a wide range of learning and development opportunities, flexible working where possible, and a comprehensive NHS benefits package. Working for ABUHB means being part of an organisation that values its people and offers the chance to build a meaningful and rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of others.