Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Worker who has the following characteristics:
o BTECH/NVQ Level 3 in Child Care or Degree in Early Years or above
o Evidence of working with children and young people
o Willing to undertake further training as required
o Excellent communication skills
In return for your commitment, we can offer you strong professional leadership and support. We offer a robust continuous professional development plan opening a gateway for further career progression.
There is a robust system of managerial, clinical and safeguarding supervision in place to support all staff. If you are interested in working for us, and can demonstrate you are a forward thinking individual, working in a solution focused way, with the ability to work within a team and on your own initiative we want to hear from you
Main duties of the job
o Support the delivery of 0-19 Universal Services as well as the Healthy Child Programme
o Support and assist Primary Care Workers as required
o Participate in the development of skill mix within the 0-19 Universal Services Team
o Participate in Health Education programmes and health promotion activities on a multi-disciplinary basis as agreed by the 0-19 Universal Services
About us
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period. Internal applicants are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or currently a bank member of staff).
Starting with NELFT
NELFT place a great deal of importance on new starters being properly welcomed and inducted into the Trust. All new starters will join the Trust on the first Monday of each month and will undertake a comprehensive induction of up to two weeks which will include mandatory training, systems training and the allocation of equipment. As part of the process new starters will have the opportunity to also meet the executive team, senior managers and attend a number of drop in sessions focussing in engagement, health and wellbeing and key processes. The induction will be held at our head office in Rainham, Essex.
High Cost Area Supplement - Outer London
This post also attracts payment for High Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary (with a minimum of £4,313 to a maximum of £5,436 p.a. pro rata for part time).
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will expected to work alongside the school nurses to deliver health promotion and advice to parents as part of the healthy child programme delivery.
You will be part of a team that delivers the National Child Measurement Programme and follow up results of programme with set activities.
You will expected to travel across the Havering borough to schools and education settings.
You will work closely with band 3 administration staff to support the 0-19 service contract.
Please refer to the Job description attached, for further details.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will expected to work alongside the school nurses to deliver health promotion and advice to parents as part of the healthy child programme delivery.
You will be part of a team that delivers the National Child Measurement Programme and follow up results of programme with set activities.
You will expected to travel across the Havering borough to schools and education settings.
You will work closely with band 3 administration staff to support the 0-19 service contract.
Please refer to the Job description attached, for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTECH/NVQ Level 3 in Child Care or Degree in Early Years or above
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent literacy and numeracy
Experience
Essential
- Experience working within a community or health setting.
- Experience of multi-agency/disciplinary working
Knowledge
Essential
- Possess an understanding of clinical, social and family situations
- Able to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information discreetly
- Awareness of Equality and valuing diversity principles
Desirable
- Knowledge of the range of Health services provided
Skills
Essential
- Basic awareness of IT and IT skills
- Communication skills both verbal and written when interacting with members of the team, other professionals, clients and their families
- Ability to prioritise and manage a caseload (self & others) with limited supervision
- Demonstrates the ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Sensitive and respectful to the needs of colleagues and others who may be facing stressful situations
- Demonstrate skills in information collection and data analysis
- Motivation and enthusiasm to undertake further education and training
other
Essential
- To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area
- Enthusiastic, approachable, flexible and reliable
Desirable
- To be aware and demonstrate the Trust Values
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTECH/NVQ Level 3 in Child Care or Degree in Early Years or above
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent literacy and numeracy
Experience
Essential
- Experience working within a community or health setting.
- Experience of multi-agency/disciplinary working
Knowledge
Essential
- Possess an understanding of clinical, social and family situations
- Able to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information discreetly
- Awareness of Equality and valuing diversity principles
Desirable
- Knowledge of the range of Health services provided
Skills
Essential
- Basic awareness of IT and IT skills
- Communication skills both verbal and written when interacting with members of the team, other professionals, clients and their families
- Ability to prioritise and manage a caseload (self & others) with limited supervision
- Demonstrates the ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team
- Sensitive and respectful to the needs of colleagues and others who may be facing stressful situations
- Demonstrate skills in information collection and data analysis
- Motivation and enthusiasm to undertake further education and training
other
Essential
- To be able to travel efficiently throughout the area
- Enthusiastic, approachable, flexible and reliable
Desirable
- To be aware and demonstrate the Trust Values
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.
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).
Additional information
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).
