Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Children, Young People and Families Associate Practitioner

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Job summary

Are you interested in working Mon-Fri 9-5, no weekends, no bank holidays?

Would you like to work with ateam of colleagues, who are passionate about improving the health outcomes of children & young people in our community?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual who has extensive knowledge of child development and experience of working with Children, Young people and families. The candidate must have excellent communication skills and an ability to work within a dynamic team of Nurses.

The job is to support Special School Nurses, Learning Disability Nurses and Community Nurses in providing a service for children and young people in special schools, primary care and the community that promotes their physical, social and emotional well-being.

This post is based in Northallerton in the Hambleton & Richmondshire locality but may occasionally be required to support the Harrogate area.

If this sounds like you, please give us a call to discuss or find out more.

*Driving licence essential*

Main duties of the job

  • Assist the caseload holder in assessing children/young people and their families' needs: supporting the implementation and evaluation of individualised packages of care.
  • Work in partnership with the child, their families and colleagues from Health, NYC Children/Young People's services and Voluntary Organisations.
  • Undertake home visits where appropriate to inform the assessment, care planning and evaluation process.
  • To carry out an agreed plan of care, responding to any change in need, within given parameters and competencies.
  • Follow care pathways and protocols, communicating with the case load holder; members of the team and other disciplines/agencies as appropriate.
  • As delegated by the caseload holder provides an update on progress at Educational annual reviews for children on the caseload; amending health care plans as necessary.
  • Support the delivery of competency based training for those children on the caseload, ensuring the safe delivery of nursing care to children and young people in any setting they choose to access.
  • Contribute to the safeguarding of children through the awareness of safeguarding policies and procedures, updating knowledge appropriately and informing the caseload holder on any issues relating to the safeguarding of any child on the caseload.

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide 'outstanding' care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

  • An inclusive and supportive culture - our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
  • Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
  • Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
  • Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Details

Date posted

05 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-PSC-1947R

Job locations

Northallerton Child Development Centre

24 Brompton Road

Northallerton

DL6 1EA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions please contact Sheryl Haley on sheryl.haley@nhs.net.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. If you have any questions please contact Sheryl Haley on sheryl.haley@nhs.net.

Person Specification

Both

Essential

  • NVQ level 3 - Health/Children's competencies or NNEB/BTEC diploma childcare or equivalent at level 4
  • Experience of CYP who have complex health needs/significant learning disabilities within the community.
  • Knowledge of SEND agenda - special educational needs & disability.
  • Awareness of & ability to identify child protection issues
  • Experience of working with CYP within a health, education or social care setting.

Desirable

  • An understanding of multi-disciplinary/agency roles.
  • Ability to input, amend and modify IT data
  • Committed and enthusiastic.
Person Specification

Both

Essential

  • NVQ level 3 - Health/Children's competencies or NNEB/BTEC diploma childcare or equivalent at level 4
  • Experience of CYP who have complex health needs/significant learning disabilities within the community.
  • Knowledge of SEND agenda - special educational needs & disability.
  • Awareness of & ability to identify child protection issues
  • Experience of working with CYP within a health, education or social care setting.

Desirable

  • An understanding of multi-disciplinary/agency roles.
  • Ability to input, amend and modify IT data
  • Committed and enthusiastic.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northallerton Child Development Centre

24 Brompton Road

Northallerton

DL6 1EA


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Northallerton Child Development Centre

24 Brompton Road

Northallerton

DL6 1EA


Employer's website

https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team lead Special School nursing

Sheryl Haley

sheryl.haley@nhs.net

07881252418

Details

Date posted

05 March 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

421-PSC-1947R

Job locations

Northallerton Child Development Centre

24 Brompton Road

Northallerton

DL6 1EA


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