Job summary
Do you want to be part of a skilled, passionate and dedicated team who have the privilege of assisting and supporting the delivery of provision in the child/young persons own home, in the community, schools and early years and clinic setting?
If you enjoy working with children this is an opportunity for you to bring your experience and transferrable skills to the role. Why not join us on a permanent basis and work within the 0-19 health visiting and school nursing teams?
You will have the opportunity to work with experienced, talented and motivated teams of Health Visitors and School Nurses.
You will have an excellent knowledge of child development and experience in delivering aspects of the Healthy Child Programme within a variety of community and home settings whilst making a valuable contribution to the assessment and monitoring of child development. You will have the opportunity to offer family support and advice on parenting and child care and facilitate health promotion sessions.
You will have good communication skills, be a team player and be organised to effectively work in partnership with health colleagues, other agencies and community stake holders.
We are committed to developing and supporting members of the team and value individual contributions from all team member and we will provide a comprehensive induction programme and a robust supervision model. Internal and external training opportunities exist in line with the requirements of the post.
Main duties of the job
Please see the attached job description and personal specification for more details and requirements for the role.
About us
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%.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Purpose
The post holder will be a member of the 0-19 Children and Families public health team. They will be:
- Assisting and supporting the delivery of provision in the child/young persons own home, in the community, schools and early years and clinic setting.
- Supporting universal and specialist services providing a high standard of care and delivery of an evidenced based and needs led service to improve health outcomes for children and families.
- Carrying out assigned tasks for children, young people and families as directed and under the supervision of a qualified team professional. The post holder will have scope to modify packages of care depending on the progress and outcomes achieved.
Principal duties:
Clinical Responsibilities
- Deliver packages of care to support children, young people and families, in a range of settings as directed by the qualified team professional and within the competencies required for the duties.
- Work across a range of settings including family homes, in community venues and environments, schools, early years setting and clinics.
- To support assessment processes and review of progress against set outcomes feedback to qualified team professionals as appropriate.
- To contribute to the review of progress of recommended provision depending on the needs of each child and the outcomes expected in conjunction with qualified team professionals.
- Use assessment questionnaires and review tools as appropriate or directed by qualified team professional.
- Build and develop good working relationships with other community stakeholders, school and wider multi - disciplinary team
- Support the service to deliver on initiatives, programmes and projects to support children young people and families e.g. Baby Friendly Initiative, Healthy Child Programme 0-19, emotional health and wellbeing including health promotion, school screening.
- To support the Surrey wide 0-19 Advice Line.
- To implement a range of specialist child-centred individual and/or group interventions, using clinical reasoning skills, with support and guidance from a qualified team professional as appropriate.
- Run and co-ordinate training, groups and workshops for children and young people and families and professionals.
- To be responsible for equipment used in carrying out duties and to adhere to departmental policies and guidelines to ensure safe use of equipment by self and others. To advise qualified team professionals of any equipment/materials needed for the service
- To maintain clear and comprehensive, signed and contemporaneous records according to company procedures
- To maintain contemporaneous records according to organisational and national guidelines.
- To make referrals to other professionals and agencies if required following discussion with appropriate qualified team professional.
- 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
- To demonstrate ongoing personal development through participation in internal and external development opportunities including participation in own PDR appraisal and by taking an active part in clinical supervision.
- To ensure that clinical roles and competencies are maintained where appropriate training has been given and competencies have been assessed, including keeping an up to date statutory and mandatory training profile
- To assist with administrative duties as required that underpins clinical activity.
- To participate in the delivery of team and service plans, audits and to contribute or implement specific projects within the team
- Be prepared to be flexible within contracted hours and work flexibly across services to meet the fluctuating needs.
Please see the attached job description and personal specification for more details and requirements for the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Purpose
The post holder will be a member of the 0-19 Children and Families public health team. They will be:
- Assisting and supporting the delivery of provision in the child/young persons own home, in the community, schools and early years and clinic setting.
- Supporting universal and specialist services providing a high standard of care and delivery of an evidenced based and needs led service to improve health outcomes for children and families.
- Carrying out assigned tasks for children, young people and families as directed and under the supervision of a qualified team professional. The post holder will have scope to modify packages of care depending on the progress and outcomes achieved.
Principal duties:
Clinical Responsibilities
- Deliver packages of care to support children, young people and families, in a range of settings as directed by the qualified team professional and within the competencies required for the duties.
- Work across a range of settings including family homes, in community venues and environments, schools, early years setting and clinics.
- To support assessment processes and review of progress against set outcomes feedback to qualified team professionals as appropriate.
- To contribute to the review of progress of recommended provision depending on the needs of each child and the outcomes expected in conjunction with qualified team professionals.
- Use assessment questionnaires and review tools as appropriate or directed by qualified team professional.
- Build and develop good working relationships with other community stakeholders, school and wider multi - disciplinary team
- Support the service to deliver on initiatives, programmes and projects to support children young people and families e.g. Baby Friendly Initiative, Healthy Child Programme 0-19, emotional health and wellbeing including health promotion, school screening.
- To support the Surrey wide 0-19 Advice Line.
- To implement a range of specialist child-centred individual and/or group interventions, using clinical reasoning skills, with support and guidance from a qualified team professional as appropriate.
- Run and co-ordinate training, groups and workshops for children and young people and families and professionals.
- To be responsible for equipment used in carrying out duties and to adhere to departmental policies and guidelines to ensure safe use of equipment by self and others. To advise qualified team professionals of any equipment/materials needed for the service
- To maintain clear and comprehensive, signed and contemporaneous records according to company procedures
- To maintain contemporaneous records according to organisational and national guidelines.
- To make referrals to other professionals and agencies if required following discussion with appropriate qualified team professional.
- 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
- To demonstrate ongoing personal development through participation in internal and external development opportunities including participation in own PDR appraisal and by taking an active part in clinical supervision.
- To ensure that clinical roles and competencies are maintained where appropriate training has been given and competencies have been assessed, including keeping an up to date statutory and mandatory training profile
- To assist with administrative duties as required that underpins clinical activity.
- To participate in the delivery of team and service plans, audits and to contribute or implement specific projects within the team
- Be prepared to be flexible within contracted hours and work flexibly across services to meet the fluctuating needs.
Please see the attached job description and personal specification for more details and requirements for the role.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working as part of a team.
- Understanding of confidentiality particularly in relation to children and their families and information governance.
- Evidence of specific knowledge relating to client group/ professions.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within the NHS, early years setting or community setting.
Qualifications
Essential
- 4 GCSEs minimum of which 2 must be Maths and English (or equivalent).
- NVQ level 4 or CACHE level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education or
- BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development.
- Or Evidence of transferrable skills in working with children for a minimum of 2 years
Desirable
- Diploma / Degree in Health and Social Care.
- Associate Practitioner Qualification.
Other
Essential
- 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.
- Ability to work on your own as well as in a team.
Skills
Essential
- Good organisation and time management skills.
- Able to develop, establish and maintain positive relationships with both internal and external partner agencies.
- Ability to manage sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work as an effective team member.
- Ability to recognise and respond appropriately to Children and their families in challenging situations.
- Excellent IT skills.
- To work independently within agreed guidelines and policies.
- To gather, analyse and evaluate clinical information with supervision.
- To identify risk and how to minimise its effects upon individuals safety.
- Willingness to learn new skills, undertake training and adapt positively to changes in working practices.
Desirable
- Experience of working within a multi-agency team.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working as part of a team.
- Understanding of confidentiality particularly in relation to children and their families and information governance.
- Evidence of specific knowledge relating to client group/ professions.
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within the NHS, early years setting or community setting.
Qualifications
Essential
- 4 GCSEs minimum of which 2 must be Maths and English (or equivalent).
- NVQ level 4 or CACHE level 3 Diploma in Child Care and Education or
- BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development.
- Or Evidence of transferrable skills in working with children for a minimum of 2 years
Desirable
- Diploma / Degree in Health and Social Care.
- Associate Practitioner Qualification.
Other
Essential
- 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.
- Ability to work on your own as well as in a team.
Skills
Essential
- Good organisation and time management skills.
- Able to develop, establish and maintain positive relationships with both internal and external partner agencies.
- Ability to manage sensitive issues with tact and diplomacy.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work as an effective team member.
- Ability to recognise and respond appropriately to Children and their families in challenging situations.
- Excellent IT skills.
- To work independently within agreed guidelines and policies.
- To gather, analyse and evaluate clinical information with supervision.
- To identify risk and how to minimise its effects upon individuals safety.
- Willingness to learn new skills, undertake training and adapt positively to changes in working practices.
Desirable
- 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.
