Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the 0-19 Service at Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust as a 0-19 Community Health Link Worker to provide an Interpreting Service within the Pakistan/Indian or Arab Communities. They will need to speak fluent Urdu.
The post holder will be a compassionate, accountable individual who treats all colleagues, patients and service users with respect and seeks to deliver excellence in their role. They will share the Trust values and be committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
The post holder will be a key member of the 0-19 Service, who provides Community Public Health delivery through the Healthy Child Programme, the post is within the Fantastic 0-19 Service, who effectively deliver the Health Child Programme to ensure that the children and young people in Sheffield reach their full potential safely.
The 0-19 Community Health Link Worker will be an excellent communicator, and have good interpersonal skills, have experience of working with children, young People and families, and able to function well as part of a Team, and wider Partners.
There will be an Urdu Link Worker Information Session to be held on:-
Wednesday 10th July, 9:30 - 12 pm; Tinsley Community Clinic, 1a Infield Road, Sheffield, S9 1WZ
For more information contact: Lisa Manlove - 07580 840064 or Melody Satumba - 07792 401548Please see attached poster for full details.
Main duties of the job
The 0-19 Community Health Link Worker will be responsible for:
Providing an interpreting service for 0-19 Teams in supporting the delivery of the 0-19 agenda within the Pakistan/Indian or Arab communities.
Providing support and advice to the Pakistan/Indian or Arab communities and to act as an advocate to promote their wellbeing within the remit of the Heathy Child programme & the Vaccination and Immunisation Programme.
This is a city wide post; whereby the post holder will be deployed wherever they are needed most. Diaries will be actively managed to ensure that requests for interpreters are accommodated where possible.
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
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Outstanding Patient Care
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Brilliant Place to work
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Leaders in Children's Health
We work successfully with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Main Duties/Responsibilities:
To provide skilled and culturally sensitive interpreting for families within the service and support clients to access local services and facilities whilst working alongside members of the Health Visiting/School Nursing Locality Teams.
To undertake lone working under the direction of the Health Visitor/School Nurse and to discuss actions and interventions completed with the clients to ensure understanding e.g. attending appointments and reducing Was not brought.
To develop supportive relationships with clients in order to promote accessibility of services and treat all information to do with client and health information as confidential.
For workers to develop a rapport and acceptance within the Pakistan/Indian or Arabian communities and to foster quality relationships and to deal sensitively with clients using well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
Participate in health promotion activities with a view to building community capacity through community engagement activities e.g. smoke harm reduction and tackling childhood obesity.
And promote uptake of the Vaccination and Immunisation Programme.
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
For an informal chat about this role, please contact:
Lisa Manlove - 07580840064
Melody Satumba - 07792401548
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are currently reviewing our recruitment & selection process and are looking to make our job adverts more inclusive. This will support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. If you have any ideas in how we can make our recruitment & selection process more inclusive, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Main Duties/Responsibilities:
To provide skilled and culturally sensitive interpreting for families within the service and support clients to access local services and facilities whilst working alongside members of the Health Visiting/School Nursing Locality Teams.
To undertake lone working under the direction of the Health Visitor/School Nurse and to discuss actions and interventions completed with the clients to ensure understanding e.g. attending appointments and reducing Was not brought.
To develop supportive relationships with clients in order to promote accessibility of services and treat all information to do with client and health information as confidential.
For workers to develop a rapport and acceptance within the Pakistan/Indian or Arabian communities and to foster quality relationships and to deal sensitively with clients using well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
Participate in health promotion activities with a view to building community capacity through community engagement activities e.g. smoke harm reduction and tackling childhood obesity.
And promote uptake of the Vaccination and Immunisation Programme.
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
For an informal chat about this role, please contact:
Lisa Manlove - 07580840064
Melody Satumba - 07792401548
Inclusive Recruitment & Selection
We offer encouragement and active support to applicants with additional needs, including those from ethnic minorities, with disabilities and members of the LGBTQ+ community. If you wish to adjust any aspect of the recruitment process or wish to find out more about our recruitment & selection processes, please get in touch with our Recruitment Manager: Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
We are currently reviewing our recruitment & selection process and are looking to make our job adverts more inclusive. This will support the long-term aim of Sheffield Childrens being a champion of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. If you have any ideas in how we can make our recruitment & selection process more inclusive, please get in touch with Catherine Gilbert at Catherine.Gilbert7@nhs.net
Trust Values
The Trust is committed to providing great quality patient care and keep children, young people and families at the heart of what we do by following our CARE values:
- Compassion leading by kindness and showing empathy, understanding and respect
- Accountability striving to do the right thing and owning responsibility
- Respect value differences, tackling inequality and fostering a culture of inclusion
- Excellence delivering a high-quality standard of care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GSCE standard including English and Maths or equivalent.
- Level 3 or above in community interpreting. Cambridge English proficiency certificate or equivalent, or working towards diploma in public service interpreting.
Desirable
- Diploma in Public service interpreting
Experience
Essential
- Interpreting experience
- Experience of working within public service
- Experience of working with children and families
Desirable
- Support worker experience/experience of community working
- Ability to demonstrate accountability and responsibility.
- Ability to prioritise and to have an organised approach to work
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent interpreting and translating skills.
- To be fluent in Urdu or Arabic.
- To be fluent in English written and spoken.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Understanding of the determinants of health.
- Knowledge and understanding of anti- discriminatory practice.
- Understand confidentiality.
- Demonstrates good IT and written/reading skills.
- Ability to develop empathic relationship with clients.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
Desirable
- Health related training.
- Some knowledge of safeguarding procedures.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Reliable and committed.
- Confident, enthusiastic, and innovative.
- Due to the specific requirement to undertake visits and transport equipment, the post holder is required to be a car driver with a valid driving licence.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GSCE standard including English and Maths or equivalent.
- Level 3 or above in community interpreting. Cambridge English proficiency certificate or equivalent, or working towards diploma in public service interpreting.
Desirable
- Diploma in Public service interpreting
Experience
Essential
- Interpreting experience
- Experience of working within public service
- Experience of working with children and families
Desirable
- Support worker experience/experience of community working
- Ability to demonstrate accountability and responsibility.
- Ability to prioritise and to have an organised approach to work
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent interpreting and translating skills.
- To be fluent in Urdu or Arabic.
- To be fluent in English written and spoken.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Understanding of the determinants of health.
- Knowledge and understanding of anti- discriminatory practice.
- Understand confidentiality.
- Demonstrates good IT and written/reading skills.
- Ability to develop empathic relationship with clients.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
Desirable
- Health related training.
- Some knowledge of safeguarding procedures.
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Reliable and committed.
- Confident, enthusiastic, and innovative.
- Due to the specific requirement to undertake visits and transport equipment, the post holder is required to be a car driver with a valid driving licence.
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
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).
