Job summary
As a Community Health Assistant you will work alongside your team to deliver care to your local community and have the opportunity to be involved in rewarding initiatives working with our therapy colleagues.
Our staff enjoy excellent training and development opportunities, including the care certificate, apprenticeships, numeracy and literacy courses, access to the Nursing Associate programme, and a wide variety of management and leadership courses and programmes.
We CARE about our staff though through our values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. Our active employee council called The Voice, elect employee representatives to ensure colleagues' voices are heard at Board level. CSH is a diverse organisation, if you are a passionate, person-focused individual then apply to join CSH Surrey today!
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who meet the essential criteria of the job you are applying for and if you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact the named individual for this advert, or our recruitment team.
Main duties of the job
Deliver packages of care to support families both in the home and clinic settings. make contact with children and families in a variety of community settings e.g. school,
home, children centres, participate in the delivery of universal 0-19 HCP developmental reviews using ASQ
questionnaires as appropriate or directed. Support school screening under direction of SCPHN school nurse. Undertake continence assessments and reassessments as directed by school nurse. Participate in Child Health Clinics. Build and develop good working relationships with childrens centres, school and
wider multi -disciplinary team. Support families in relation to infant/ child nutrition in the clinic, home or other setting in
line with Baby Friendly Initiative. Carry out home visits to selected families to teach play skills and promote early
learning through demonstration and shared activities. Contribute to health promotion activities under the direction of SCPHN health visitor and
school nurse e.g. home visits, groups, community events, display boards. Assist in running children and family focused groups e.g introducing solids. Take appropriate action in cases of suspected or actual child abuse, working within own
competencies and Surrey safeguarding code of practice and procedures and participate
in safeguarding supervision.
About us
CSH is a community services provider with a passion for helping people live the heathiest lives they can in their communities. We focus every day on making a difference for the people we care for - adults, children and their families. Everything we do, we do with CARE, because we care about our patients and clients, our colleagues and our partners. Since 2006 we have worked in partnership with the NHS and social care in homes, clinics, hospitals and schools to transform local community health services. CSH is one of the 11 health and social care providers who work together to improve care across the Surrey Downs, North West Surrey and Guildford and Waverley areas. Together we are known as an Integrated Care System partnerships where health organisations, the local authorities and others take a collective responsibility for improving the health of the local population, managing resources and making sure services are high quality.
CSH Surrey are part of the NHS and are Surreys largest and longest
established NHS community services provider, so our 1500+ employees get
NHS pay and pensions, and also receive the Fringe High-Cost Allowance of
5%.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Deliver packages of care to support families both in the home and clinic settings as
directed by SCPHN, maintaining close liaison with the health care professional who is
responsible for the workload. Make contact with children and families in a variety of community settings e.g. school,
home, children centres. Participate in the delivery of universal 0-19 HCP developmental reviews using ASQ
questionnaires as appropriate or directed. Support school screening under direction of SCPHN school nurse. Undertake continence assessments and reassessments as directed by school nurse. Participate in Child Health Clinics. Build and develop good working relationships with childrens centres, school and
wider multi -disciplinary team. Support families in relation to infant/ child nutrition in the clinic, home or other setting in
line with Baby Friendly Initiative. Carry out home visits to selected families to teach play skills and promote early
learning through demonstration and shared activities. Contribute to health promotion activities under the direction of SCPHN health visitor and
school nurse e.g. home visits, groups, community events, display boards. Assist in running children and family focused groups e.g introducing solids Assist in
the preparation of the immunisation environment. Supports the immunisation team in the delivery of the Nasal Flu immunisation
programme between October to December on an annual basis. Administer the LAIV nasal spray suspension under the guidance and instruction of a
registered nurse. Understands the importance of the maintenance of the cold chain and is able to
transport vaccines and clinical waste to and from immunisation sessions safely. Take appropriate action in cases of suspected or actual child abuse, working within own
competencies and Surrey safeguarding code of practice and procedures and participate
in safeguarding supervision Take an active part in clinical supervision. Contribute to nursing student experiences in facilitating opportunities to shadow at
health contacts. To maintain clear and comprehensive, signed and contemporaneous records
according to company procedures. To assist with clerical and administrative duties as required. Assist in service audits. Participate in meetings as appropriate. Participate in own PDR appraisal. Be prepared to be flexible within contracted hours. Be skilled at adapting language and professional approach to a varied client group. Be proficient in presenting health promotion sessions to differing sizes of groups, eg
parents and children. Be competent in writing concise accurate contemporaneous client records using
approved CFHS templates. Be competent at making referrals to the wider multi-disciplinary team.Able to understand complex family situations and respond and refer appropriately
escalate concerns to SCPHN. Be able to undertake health screening, using child a centred approach to gather
health information that identifies any unmet health needs. Contribute to population profiles within locality and school communities. Participate in team/service audits.Be responsible for planning own work diary to meet caseload allocated by SCPHN
or Clinical Team Leader. Support 0-19 team initiatives to deliver health promotion activities. Prioritise diary to meet needs of families on level 2. Maintain compliance with statutory and mandatory training.Support and adhere to organisation infection control policy. Promote uptake of immunisations: make every client contact count. Holistically assess children, young people and family. Work within clinical pathway framework and own level of competency. Promote an environment that is conducive to children/family engagement.Work within CFHS policies and guidance. Contribute to service and policy review and development of school nursing, health
visiting protocols and guidance. Provide statistical data to support commissioning requirements. Have an awareness of and participate in clinical audits.Responsible for care and safe keeping of medical devices, organisational property
and ethical manage organisations resources. Attend clinical supervision in line with organisational policy. Participate in the appraisal process and agree personal development objectives. Provide shadowing opportunities and support training of others. Provide DB.S documentation in line with organisational procedure
Support/participate in induction for new team members and maintain an effective
learning environment. Maintain record keeping in line with organisational guidance. Ensure safe storage and access to IT systems to protect client confidentiality in line
with organisational Information Governance policy. Contribute to organisational audits. Support evidence based practice. Work to organisational policy and procedures. Work under direct and indirect supervision of SCPHN (School Nursing and Health
Visiting).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Deliver packages of care to support families both in the home and clinic settings as
directed by SCPHN, maintaining close liaison with the health care professional who is
responsible for the workload. Make contact with children and families in a variety of community settings e.g. school,
home, children centres. Participate in the delivery of universal 0-19 HCP developmental reviews using ASQ
questionnaires as appropriate or directed. Support school screening under direction of SCPHN school nurse. Undertake continence assessments and reassessments as directed by school nurse. Participate in Child Health Clinics. Build and develop good working relationships with childrens centres, school and
wider multi -disciplinary team. Support families in relation to infant/ child nutrition in the clinic, home or other setting in
line with Baby Friendly Initiative. Carry out home visits to selected families to teach play skills and promote early
learning through demonstration and shared activities. Contribute to health promotion activities under the direction of SCPHN health visitor and
school nurse e.g. home visits, groups, community events, display boards. Assist in running children and family focused groups e.g introducing solids Assist in
the preparation of the immunisation environment. Supports the immunisation team in the delivery of the Nasal Flu immunisation
programme between October to December on an annual basis. Administer the LAIV nasal spray suspension under the guidance and instruction of a
registered nurse. Understands the importance of the maintenance of the cold chain and is able to
transport vaccines and clinical waste to and from immunisation sessions safely. Take appropriate action in cases of suspected or actual child abuse, working within own
competencies and Surrey safeguarding code of practice and procedures and participate
in safeguarding supervision Take an active part in clinical supervision. Contribute to nursing student experiences in facilitating opportunities to shadow at
health contacts. To maintain clear and comprehensive, signed and contemporaneous records
according to company procedures. To assist with clerical and administrative duties as required. Assist in service audits. Participate in meetings as appropriate. Participate in own PDR appraisal. Be prepared to be flexible within contracted hours. Be skilled at adapting language and professional approach to a varied client group. Be proficient in presenting health promotion sessions to differing sizes of groups, eg
parents and children. Be competent in writing concise accurate contemporaneous client records using
approved CFHS templates. Be competent at making referrals to the wider multi-disciplinary team.Able to understand complex family situations and respond and refer appropriately
escalate concerns to SCPHN. Be able to undertake health screening, using child a centred approach to gather
health information that identifies any unmet health needs. Contribute to population profiles within locality and school communities. Participate in team/service audits.Be responsible for planning own work diary to meet caseload allocated by SCPHN
or Clinical Team Leader. Support 0-19 team initiatives to deliver health promotion activities. Prioritise diary to meet needs of families on level 2. Maintain compliance with statutory and mandatory training.Support and adhere to organisation infection control policy. Promote uptake of immunisations: make every client contact count. Holistically assess children, young people and family. Work within clinical pathway framework and own level of competency. Promote an environment that is conducive to children/family engagement.Work within CFHS policies and guidance. Contribute to service and policy review and development of school nursing, health
visiting protocols and guidance. Provide statistical data to support commissioning requirements. Have an awareness of and participate in clinical audits.Responsible for care and safe keeping of medical devices, organisational property
and ethical manage organisations resources. Attend clinical supervision in line with organisational policy. Participate in the appraisal process and agree personal development objectives. Provide shadowing opportunities and support training of others. Provide DB.S documentation in line with organisational procedure
Support/participate in induction for new team members and maintain an effective
learning environment. Maintain record keeping in line with organisational guidance. Ensure safe storage and access to IT systems to protect client confidentiality in line
with organisational Information Governance policy. Contribute to organisational audits. Support evidence based practice. Work to organisational policy and procedures. Work under direct and indirect supervision of SCPHN (School Nursing and Health
Visiting).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GSCE Maths and English (or equivalent) NVQ level 3 qualification in
- childcare/child development.
- Relevant experience of working with children, young people and families, and new mothers Previous experience of working as part of a team.
- Understanding of confidentiality particularly in relation to children and their families.
- Good organisation and time management skills
- Ability to work independently within agreed guidelines and policies
- Able to develop, establish and maintain positive relationships with other both internal and external partner agencies
- Ability to manage sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to recognise and respond appropriately to Children and their families in challenging situations
- Good IT skills
- Willingness to learn new skills and adapt positively to changes in working practices.
- Holds full UK driving licence and has access to a car
- Flexible approach to working day to meet the needs of service delivery
- Positive attitude with strong degree of personal integrity
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within the NHS or social care setting
- Awareness of HCP 0-19
- Experience of working within a multi-agency team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GSCE Maths and English (or equivalent) NVQ level 3 qualification in
- childcare/child development.
- Relevant experience of working with children, young people and families, and new mothers Previous experience of working as part of a team.
- Understanding of confidentiality particularly in relation to children and their families.
- Good organisation and time management skills
- Ability to work independently within agreed guidelines and policies
- Able to develop, establish and maintain positive relationships with other both internal and external partner agencies
- Ability to manage sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to recognise and respond appropriately to Children and their families in challenging situations
- Good IT skills
- Willingness to learn new skills and adapt positively to changes in working practices.
- Holds full UK driving licence and has access to a car
- Flexible approach to working day to meet the needs of service delivery
- Positive attitude with strong degree of personal integrity
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within the NHS or social care setting
- Awareness of HCP 0-19
- Experience of working within a multi-agency team
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.
