Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent level of knowledge acquired through a combination of credited training, short courses and experience.
• Knowledge of public health nutritional messages and current services

Desirable

• Teaching or training qualification
• Food Hygiene Certificate
• Agored Cymru Level 2 Community Food and Nutrition Skills
• Working towards obtaining level 4 credits in line with the Health Care Support Worker Framework

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in NHS, social care or community setting
• Experience of team working. Experience dealing with telephone enquiries
• Experience of using Windows, Microsoft Office, Outlook packages and experience of data inputting
• Experience working with groups

Desirable

• Attendance at relevant courses/conferences. Experience of presenting to small groups

Aptitude and Abilities Skills

Essential

• Ability to work independently with community groups and experience working with groups
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
• Ability to prioritise workload according to service needs Time management skills
• Accurate keyboard skills- inputting data, word processing, internet use
• IT skills to include e-mail, Excel and PowerPoint to a good standard
• Able to motivate others

Desirable

• Welsh language skills in Speaking/Listening at Level 3 or above

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Confident and self-motivated. Flexible approach to work to meet service needs
• Able to deal with moderate physical activity e,g. transportation of equipment to groups and setting up of suitable group environment
• Professional manner and Positive, enthusiastic approach

Other

Essential

• Able to travel throughout the geographical area covered Cwm Taf University Health Board, transporting educational materials and resources, as required and promptly
• Ability to work flexible hours

Desirable

• Experience of participation in the supervision and training of students

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).

Closing Date: 23 July 2026