Job summary
Senior Children's Carer - Children's Bladder and Bowel Service
Investment in a Coventry and Warwickshire Children's Bladder and Bowel Service has created new opportunities in the Children's Bladder and Bowel Care Team.
We have two senior carer positions which will be part of a team who are passionate about delivering holistic care within community setting.
Our aim is to maximise independence and quality of life for children or young people with bladder and bowel dysfunction; by working in collaboration with Universal and Specialist Children's Nursing Services, Allied Health Professionals, Education, and Social Care.
The team strive to deliver a quality service using local and national guidelines for continence. As a senior carer within the team, you will have responsibility for the implementation, and evaluation of bladder and bowel care programmes for children and young people within a defined caseload, under the direction of the children's bladder and bowel nurses. This will include the promotion of healthy bladder and bowels, supporting toilet training for children and young people with additional needs and continence reviews for children and young people needing containment products.
We have two posts equal to 1.4 WTE. Flexible working arrangements will be considered.
Main duties of the job
To work independently in a range of settings, including clinics, educational establishments, and the child's home
To provide evidenced based advice, and compassionate support, to the children and young people and their parents or carers.
Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate registered care professionals.
Assist in the implementation of appropriate actions to meet the specific physical, emotional, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of children, young people, and families.
Demonstrate an ability to care for children and young people with complex needs.
Demonstrate skills in relation to coaching/teaching children and young people, their parents and carers, and staff members.
Demonstrate a good understanding of the principles of consent.
Ensure documentation and records are maintained in accordance with Trust policy.
Communicate with children and young people and their families regarding sensitive situations and conditions, which may include safeguarding aspects.
Signpost children and young people and their families to services which may be of benefit to their wellbeing, promoting community connections and make the best use of local assets.
For more information on this role please see the attached support information. This will give you a better overview of the role and requirements.
About us
You will be joining a friendly and committed service which is inclusive, and prides itself in delivering high quality, compassionate care.
At Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust (CWPT), we deliver a wide range of physical, mental health, learning disability and autism services, and are proud to serve communities across Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.
We put 'people at our heart'; this ethos is at the centre of everything we do and how we do it. We care for our staff and colleagues as much as they care for others and offer a wide range of benefits and development opportunities.
You will be joining a friendly and committed service who prides itself in delivering high quality, compassionate care. We can offer the support of the senior managerial team and clinical leads and clinical nurse specialists. You will be support with ongoing training and clinical supervision.
We're always on the lookout for people who share our passion for improving the lives and wellbeing of people in our community, as well as our values of compassion, collaboration, excellence, integrity and respect.
Job description
Job responsibilities
NNEB/CACHE Diploma, NVQ Level 3 in a childcare subject, or equivalent
Good level of basic education including literacy and numeracy.
Knowledge and understanding of how children and young people grow and develop.
Knowledge of bowel and bladder dysfunction, (or willingness to gain.)
Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding policy and practice for children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Able to demonstrate professional curiosity.
Excellent written communication skills
Excellent verbal communication skills with children young people and their families and colleagues in the MDT
Effective organisational and delegation skills
Ability to demonstrate and apply understanding of policies, procedures, and clinical pathways
Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience of working independently under the guidance of a registered nurse
Experience of working with children and families in a statutory or voluntary health, educational or social care setting.
Car owner/driver (insured for business use), or suitable alternative transport to enable you to undertake the job It is unlikely that public transport will meet this requirement. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Disability Discrimination Act
For more information on this role please see the attached support information. Thiswill give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.
Contact with the service prior to application is recommended especially if a flexible working arrangement is required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
NNEB/CACHE Diploma, NVQ Level 3 in a childcare subject, or equivalent
Good level of basic education including literacy and numeracy.
Knowledge and understanding of how children and young people grow and develop.
Knowledge of bowel and bladder dysfunction, (or willingness to gain.)
Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding policy and practice for children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Able to demonstrate professional curiosity.
Excellent written communication skills
Excellent verbal communication skills with children young people and their families and colleagues in the MDT
Effective organisational and delegation skills
Ability to demonstrate and apply understanding of policies, procedures, and clinical pathways
Evidence of continuing professional development
Experience of working independently under the guidance of a registered nurse
Experience of working with children and families in a statutory or voluntary health, educational or social care setting.
Car owner/driver (insured for business use), or suitable alternative transport to enable you to undertake the job It is unlikely that public transport will meet this requirement. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Disability Discrimination Act
For more information on this role please see the attached support information. Thiswill give you a better overview of the job role and requirements.
Contact with the service prior to application is recommended especially if a flexible working arrangement is required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NNEB/CACHE Diploma, NVQ Level 3 in a childcare subject, or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience of working independently under the guidance of a registered nurse
- Experience of working with children and families in a statutory or voluntary health, educational or social care setting.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Good level of basic education including literacy and numeracy. Knowledge and understanding of how children and young people grow and develop.
- Knowledge of bowel and bladder dysfunction, (or willingness to gain.)
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding policy and practice for children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Able to demonstrate professional curiosity.
- Excellent written communication skills
- Excellent verbal communication skills with children young people and their families and colleagues in the MDT
- Effective organisational and delegation skills
- Ability to demonstrate and apply understanding of policies, procedures, and clinical pathways
Other
Essential
- Car owner/driver, or suitable alternative transport to enable you to undertake the job - and be prepared to be insured for business use. (It is unlikely that public transport will meet this requirement). If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Disability Discrimination Act
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NNEB/CACHE Diploma, NVQ Level 3 in a childcare subject, or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Experience of working independently under the guidance of a registered nurse
- Experience of working with children and families in a statutory or voluntary health, educational or social care setting.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Good level of basic education including literacy and numeracy. Knowledge and understanding of how children and young people grow and develop.
- Knowledge of bowel and bladder dysfunction, (or willingness to gain.)
- Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding policy and practice for children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Able to demonstrate professional curiosity.
- Excellent written communication skills
- Excellent verbal communication skills with children young people and their families and colleagues in the MDT
- Effective organisational and delegation skills
- Ability to demonstrate and apply understanding of policies, procedures, and clinical pathways
Other
Essential
- Car owner/driver, or suitable alternative transport to enable you to undertake the job - and be prepared to be insured for business use. (It is unlikely that public transport will meet this requirement). If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Disability Discrimination Act
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.
