Job summary
We are looking for an innovative and highly motivated Community Nursery Nurse/Support Assistant to join our SEND support team across Kingston and Richmond for the 0-19 years age range.
This is a unique and exciting position working alongside the specialist practitioners supporting families in the period leading up to assessment and post diagnosis of any complex health need, including those diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Condition. You will be offering practical and emotional support with areas of concern which are having a significant impact on the family. This is a varied role including, but not limited to
- Deliver specialist SEND guidance, emotional support and advice (under the direction of the Clinical Lead) to children and young people with additional needs and their families e.g. supporting parents and carers through the process of diagnosis, discussing developmental concerns sleep behaviour, diet and continence.
- Signposting and referral to relevant services such as earlybird training, local support groups and parent forums.
- Working in partnership with Health Education, Social services and Voluntary services to provide a holistic approach in communicating and sharing advice, information and plans to all relevant parties and family
You will be working as part of a well -established multi-disciplinary team and have the ability to meet the demands of the rapidly changing primary care scene. You must have worked within a community healthcare environment.
Main duties of the job
- To promote and encourage equality of access to services for all children 0 to 19 years with SEND needs
- To monitor and carry out assigned tasks involving direct client care
- To support the Children and Families Team in developing innovative practice
It is essential that you are:
- NNEB Diploma / BTEC National in Nursery Nursing/ NVQ in Health, Care, or Early years level 3 or equivalent
- GSCE Maths and English
- Child Protection/Safeguarding Training
- Foundation degree in Health or Early years (desirable)
- Are experienced in working in a health setting
- IT skilled
- Can demonstrate an understanding of current issues affecting community health services
About us
Your Healthcare is located in the Southwest of London within the Royal Borough of Kingston. The market town of Kingston, close to our Headquarters, is a thriving centre, catering for people of all ages. Located beside the Thames it is an historic town with great shopping, markets, restaurants, pubs, nightclubs, cinemas and a new theatre.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Principal Responsibilities
- Supporting families with children (0-19yrs) with social communication difficulties
- Supporting children and families where the child has a significant developmental or complex health need
- Knowledge and understanding of child health and development to support parenting on a one-to-one basis
- Delivery of courses to parents in health issues such as sleep, toilet, diet and behaviour, with an understanding of additional needs of SEND children and their families
- Ability to manage conflict if working with families where challenges or disagreement may occur
- Experience of building strong partnerships, maintaining relationships and co-producing solutions to challenges across a diverse set of stakeholders, including children, young people and their families. Advocating the voices of those we are working with.
- Experience of keeping and maintaining records (in accordance with local policy) and producing accurate reports, presentations, written updates to a range of stakeholders (which may include families, children or young people).
- Knowledge of statutory legislation (for example Childrens Act) and national policy drivers that will affect childrens services and your role
- To undertake home visits under the guidance of a Health Visitor or Clinical Lead and to provide input to selected families as per care plans
- To have an understanding of health promotion and be able to run/participate in health promotion sessions and events and organise and maintain health promotion displays.
- To be aware of local resources and be able to signpost to different agencies
- To be able to identify child safeguarding concerns and take appropriate action as per child safeguarding guidelines
- To contribute as part of a team for early identification of need and apply agreed interventions
- To participate in child protection case conferences and case review meetings as appropriate
- To have a willingness to learn new skills and adapt positively to changes in working practices.
- To have insight into own competency and know when to seek support from Clinical Lead
Communications and Working Relationships:
- Create, maintain and enhance effective working relationships within the team and with other staff and other agencies in order to promote interdisciplinary team working across the Organisation, Local Health Economy, Social Services and other agencies.
- To maintain an understanding of ongoing changes within the scope of service provision in the wider community setting.
- To work collaboratively within the Children and Families Team to influence and implement policy and changes in practice.
- To promote and foster an environment that is conducive to learning for students and clinicians.
Further information and General Responsibilities:
- Have responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others in the working environment, to follow safe working practices, identify any risks and ensure incidents are reported, complying at all times with the Organisations Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
- Ensure confidentiality on all matters relating to clients and information obtained during the course of employment.
- Ensure self and team maintain accurate and contemporaneous manual and electronic records, as well as collecting and recording activity monitoring data and other contractual requirements.
- Be aware of and comply with the Organisations Policies and Procedures ensuring the team members are conversant with the same.
- To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibility and scale of the post.
Professional:
- Participate in the Organisations staff development and performance management and supervision systems. To identify own training needs to maintain and develop skills and practices against role requirements
Job description
Job responsibilities
Principal Responsibilities
- Supporting families with children (0-19yrs) with social communication difficulties
- Supporting children and families where the child has a significant developmental or complex health need
- Knowledge and understanding of child health and development to support parenting on a one-to-one basis
- Delivery of courses to parents in health issues such as sleep, toilet, diet and behaviour, with an understanding of additional needs of SEND children and their families
- Ability to manage conflict if working with families where challenges or disagreement may occur
- Experience of building strong partnerships, maintaining relationships and co-producing solutions to challenges across a diverse set of stakeholders, including children, young people and their families. Advocating the voices of those we are working with.
- Experience of keeping and maintaining records (in accordance with local policy) and producing accurate reports, presentations, written updates to a range of stakeholders (which may include families, children or young people).
- Knowledge of statutory legislation (for example Childrens Act) and national policy drivers that will affect childrens services and your role
- To undertake home visits under the guidance of a Health Visitor or Clinical Lead and to provide input to selected families as per care plans
- To have an understanding of health promotion and be able to run/participate in health promotion sessions and events and organise and maintain health promotion displays.
- To be aware of local resources and be able to signpost to different agencies
- To be able to identify child safeguarding concerns and take appropriate action as per child safeguarding guidelines
- To contribute as part of a team for early identification of need and apply agreed interventions
- To participate in child protection case conferences and case review meetings as appropriate
- To have a willingness to learn new skills and adapt positively to changes in working practices.
- To have insight into own competency and know when to seek support from Clinical Lead
Communications and Working Relationships:
- Create, maintain and enhance effective working relationships within the team and with other staff and other agencies in order to promote interdisciplinary team working across the Organisation, Local Health Economy, Social Services and other agencies.
- To maintain an understanding of ongoing changes within the scope of service provision in the wider community setting.
- To work collaboratively within the Children and Families Team to influence and implement policy and changes in practice.
- To promote and foster an environment that is conducive to learning for students and clinicians.
Further information and General Responsibilities:
- Have responsibility for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and others in the working environment, to follow safe working practices, identify any risks and ensure incidents are reported, complying at all times with the Organisations Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
- Ensure confidentiality on all matters relating to clients and information obtained during the course of employment.
- Ensure self and team maintain accurate and contemporaneous manual and electronic records, as well as collecting and recording activity monitoring data and other contractual requirements.
- Be aware of and comply with the Organisations Policies and Procedures ensuring the team members are conversant with the same.
- To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required from time to time as are consistent with the responsibility and scale of the post.
Professional:
- Participate in the Organisations staff development and performance management and supervision systems. To identify own training needs to maintain and develop skills and practices against role requirements
Person Specification
Personal qualities
Essential
- Professional manner and appearance.
- Enthusiasm about working with children and families
Qualifications
Essential
- NNEB or equivalent NVQ L3 Child Care
- Evidence of continuing development
- Knowledge of Public Health issues
Desirable
- First Aid
- Child Protection training
Any other factors
Essential
- Enthusiasm and a can do attitude
- A car driver with the use of a car
Experience
Essential
- Up to date with current issues on child care and parenting, breast feeding promotion and health eating.
- Child Safeguarding issues and Safeguarding legislation
- An understanding of the importance of confidentiality of client work.
- Health Promotion/education
Desirable
- Knowledge of equality and diversity issues.
- Knowledge of social exclusion and multi-cultural issues.
Skills and
Essential
- Computer literate
- Excellent administration skills
- Ability to work with other professionals and voluntary and statutory agencies.
- Ability to prioritise and plan workload.
- Evaluate work under supervision
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to adapt/work in different settings and environments.
Desirable
- Evidence of excellent presentation skills.
- Evidence of innovative practice
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date with current issues on child care and parenting breast feeding promotion and health eating.
- Child Safeguarding issues and Safeguarding legislation
- An understanding of the importance of confidentiality of client work
- Health Promotion/education
Desirable
- Knowledge of equality and diversity issues
- Knowledge of social exclusion and multi-cultural issues
Person Specification
Personal qualities
Essential
- Professional manner and appearance.
- Enthusiasm about working with children and families
Qualifications
Essential
- NNEB or equivalent NVQ L3 Child Care
- Evidence of continuing development
- Knowledge of Public Health issues
Desirable
- First Aid
- Child Protection training
Any other factors
Essential
- Enthusiasm and a can do attitude
- A car driver with the use of a car
Experience
Essential
- Up to date with current issues on child care and parenting, breast feeding promotion and health eating.
- Child Safeguarding issues and Safeguarding legislation
- An understanding of the importance of confidentiality of client work.
- Health Promotion/education
Desirable
- Knowledge of equality and diversity issues.
- Knowledge of social exclusion and multi-cultural issues.
Skills and
Essential
- Computer literate
- Excellent administration skills
- Ability to work with other professionals and voluntary and statutory agencies.
- Ability to prioritise and plan workload.
- Evaluate work under supervision
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Ability to adapt/work in different settings and environments.
Desirable
- Evidence of excellent presentation skills.
- Evidence of innovative practice
Knowledge
Essential
- Up to date with current issues on child care and parenting breast feeding promotion and health eating.
- Child Safeguarding issues and Safeguarding legislation
- An understanding of the importance of confidentiality of client work
- Health Promotion/education
Desirable
- Knowledge of equality and diversity issues
- Knowledge of social exclusion and multi-cultural issues
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.
