Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated individual who wants to make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families across Warwickshire by helping us deliver the Healthy Child Programme. The successful candidate will be based at one of our geographical hubs in either Rugby, Nuneaton or Stratford-Upon-Avon and will provide support across Warwickshire.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Learning Disability Practitioner to join Connect for Health Warwickshires School Nursing Service. Your role will be to provide experience and expertise to children, young people with learning disability. You will also support your colleagues to expand their knowledge of how best to support individuals with learning disabilities. You will be required to facilitate and deliver a range of assessments, brief interventions, proactive public health initiatives and will be able to work both independently and as part of a multi-agency team around the family. The post holders caseload will consist of children and young people with learning disabilities across mainstream schools. You will also further develop our partnership with SEND Services across Warwickshire.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for someone who is passionate about improving the lives of children and young people. The successful candidate will have experience of supporting children, young people and families with SEND and will be able to adapt the care they provide to meet individual needs.
You must possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with partners and service users. You will be able to maintain accurate health records.
You will have a full UK driving license and access to your own transport. You will need to be able to travel across Warwickshire.
About us
Compass is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and you should share our commitment. All Compass posts are subject to appropriate level DBS checks. We positively encourage applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, gender reassignment, age or sexual orientation and encourage applications from people who have experiences in life which enrich skills and empathy. This is part of our commitment to equality and developing a truly inclusive and representative workforce. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments individuals may require in the recruitment process, on commencement, or once in post.
Established for over 30 years, Compass is a national charity which works in communities across the UK providing services spanning substance misuse treatment and rehabilitation, early interventions for vulnerable young people, school aged health programmes and associated prevention as well as treatment and health promotion initiatives.
Benefits We offer a range of benefits including:
- 27 days holiday + bank holidays, rising to 32 days over time
- Life assurance at 2 x basic salary
- Competitive contributory pension scheme
- Family-friendly policies
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and OH service
- Enhanced sick pay
- Excellent learning & development opportunities and career progression
- Annual performance / salary review
Closing date: 24th September 2023
Interview date: 4th October 2023
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking a highly motivated individual who wants to make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families across Warwickshire by helping us deliver the Healthy Child Programme. The successful candidate will be based at one of our geographical hubs in either Rugby, Nuneaton or Stratford-Upon-Avon and will provide support across Warwickshire.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Learning Disability Practitioner to join Connect for Health Warwickshires School Nursing Service. Your role will be to provide experience and expertise to children, young people with learning disability. You will also support your colleagues to expand their knowledge of how best to support individuals with learning disabilities. You will be required to facilitate and deliver a range of assessments, brief interventions, proactive public health initiatives and will be able to work both independently and as part of a multi-agency team around the family. The post holders caseload will consist of children and young people with learning disabilities across mainstream schools. You will also further develop our partnership with SEND Services across Warwickshire.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are seeking a highly motivated individual who wants to make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families across Warwickshire by helping us deliver the Healthy Child Programme. The successful candidate will be based at one of our geographical hubs in either Rugby, Nuneaton or Stratford-Upon-Avon and will provide support across Warwickshire.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Learning Disability Practitioner to join Connect for Health Warwickshires School Nursing Service. Your role will be to provide experience and expertise to children, young people with learning disability. You will also support your colleagues to expand their knowledge of how best to support individuals with learning disabilities. You will be required to facilitate and deliver a range of assessments, brief interventions, proactive public health initiatives and will be able to work both independently and as part of a multi-agency team around the family. The post holders caseload will consist of children and young people with learning disabilities across mainstream schools. You will also further develop our partnership with SEND Services across Warwickshire.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NNEB (Nursery Nurse) or BTEC higher diploma or foundation degree (Assistant Practitioner) or equivalent skills/knowledge and experience
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working with children and young people with learning disabilities in educational settings
- Understanding of health issues that affect children, young people and their families.
- Knowledge of child development
- Experience of assessing health needs and providing interventions on an individual and group basis
- Experience of promoting health to children and young people with SEND
- Caseload management responsibilities
- Experience of mentoring/coaching colleagues
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to deliver health interventions/workshops to a range of individuals either face to face or virtually
- Ability to provide bespoke health interventions to individuals according to identified needs
- Excellent communication skills and able to relate to children, young people.and adults
- Innovative in practice with an ability to positively influence others
- Striving for excellence in the provision of health services
- Ability to connect with partner agencies and work in collaboration
- Ability to plan workload, good time management.
- Be flexible and adaptable to meet business need
- Team player who is able to also work independently
- Ability to work under pressure and manage changing priorities
- Ability to uphold the Compass values
- Good IT skills
- Able to drive county wide and have access to a car
Desirable
- Coaching and/or teaching of colleagues to support their development of knowledge and skills
- Experience of providing health interventions/strategies to educational colleagues
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NNEB (Nursery Nurse) or BTEC higher diploma or foundation degree (Assistant Practitioner) or equivalent skills/knowledge and experience
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of working with children and young people with learning disabilities in educational settings
- Understanding of health issues that affect children, young people and their families.
- Knowledge of child development
- Experience of assessing health needs and providing interventions on an individual and group basis
- Experience of promoting health to children and young people with SEND
- Caseload management responsibilities
- Experience of mentoring/coaching colleagues
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Ability to deliver health interventions/workshops to a range of individuals either face to face or virtually
- Ability to provide bespoke health interventions to individuals according to identified needs
- Excellent communication skills and able to relate to children, young people.and adults
- Innovative in practice with an ability to positively influence others
- Striving for excellence in the provision of health services
- Ability to connect with partner agencies and work in collaboration
- Ability to plan workload, good time management.
- Be flexible and adaptable to meet business need
- Team player who is able to also work independently
- Ability to work under pressure and manage changing priorities
- Ability to uphold the Compass values
- Good IT skills
- Able to drive county wide and have access to a car
Desirable
- Coaching and/or teaching of colleagues to support their development of knowledge and skills
- Experience of providing health interventions/strategies to educational colleagues
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.
