About this role
Job summary
The post holder will work as part of a multidisciplinary team within the inpatient perinatal mental health unit, providing high-quality care and developmental support to infants and their mothers. The role involves promoting infant wellbeing, supporting mother-infant bonding, and contributing to the therapeutic environment of the unit
Main duties of the job
Provide direct care and developmental support to infants admitted with their mothers.
Promote and support secure attachment and responsive parenting.
Observe and report on infant development and mother-infant interactions.
Work collaboratively with nursing, medical, psychological, and social care colleagues.
Contribute to care planning and attend multidisciplinary team meetings.
Support mothers in developing parenting skills and confidence.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in line with NHS standards.
Participate in health promotion and education activities.
Ensure a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for infants.
Adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Qualifications and Training: NNEB, CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education, or equivalent qualification.
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of working with mothers experiencing mental illness.
- Knowledge of parenting programmes that are well researched and proven to be effective
- Knowledge and understanding of professional roles.
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with infants and families in a healthcare or childcare setting.
Desirable
- Experience of working with infants and families presenting with complex needs - including those relating to safeguarding and/or perinatal mental illness.
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 Sponsorship
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
Uned Gobaith, Tonna Hospital site
Tonna Hospital
Neath
SA11 3LX
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://sbuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)