Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

School Health Support Worker

The closing date is 06 August 2025

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic, highly motivated School Health Support Worker to become part of the Worcestershire Public Health Nurse Team. The successful applicant will be part of a new, innovative model which will transform health services for children, young people and families across Worcestershire.

The School Health Support Worker role encompasses aspects of the Healthy Child Programme, working within schools and communities, undertaking the National Childhood Measurement Programme and supporting School Health Nurses.

The 0-19 Public Health Nursing service operates across six localities Redditch, Bromsgrove, Worcester, Malvern, Wyre Forest and Wychavon. You would be based within one District but will be asked to work in other areas to complete the Programme, mileage expenses are provided.

We would consider Term Time working to the suitable candidate.

You will be well supported and offered specific training to become competent and confident at the School Health Support Worker role.

If you would like to join a progressive, forward thinking and innovative team of Public Health Nurses within School Health then we would like to hear from you

It is essential applicants can meet the travel requirements of the post

Please note the Trust will not provide sponsorship to work for this role, to apply you must have current right to work in the UK status.

Main duties of the job

Under the direction of the Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN), you will facilitate health screenings for Reception, Year 6, and Year 9 students by assisting with the setup and administration.

The candidate will engage and support children, young people, and their parents/carers in completing necessary questionnaires and understanding the screening process.

The candidate will organise and conduct National Child Measurement Programme measurements for Reception and Year 6 students, ensuring accurate height and weight recordings in accordance with national standards.

Supporting the coordination of NCMP sessions and the timely input of data for national reporting will be part of the role

The candidate will promote key public health messages and healthy lifestyle initiatives during school events, parent evenings, and community engagements, focusing on healthy weight and general health and wellbeing linked to the Healthy Child Programme and High Impact Areas.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer;

27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
Flexible and agile working opportunities
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
Wide range of supportive staff networks
Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our website.

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Date posted

22 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata for part time

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9798-1553

Job locations

Prospect View

300 Pickersleigh Road

Malvern

WR14 2GP

Droitwich Medical Centre

Ombersley Street East

Droitwich

Worcestershire

WR9 8RD

Evesham Community Hospital

Waterside

Evesham

Worcestershire

WR11 1JT

Henwick Halt Medical Centre

1 Ingles Drive

Worcester

WR2 5HL

Orchard Place

Orchard Street

Redditch

B98 7DP

Pershore Medical Practice

Queen Elizabeth Drive

Pershore

Worcestershire

WR10 1PX

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Level 3 Qualification in Health or Education-Related Field: Completion of a Level 3 qualification (e.g., A-level, NVQ3) in a health, education,
or related field or Level 2 Qualification with Commitment to Level 3: Level 2 qualification (e.g., GCSE Grade A-C) in a relevant field with a commitment to undertake and complete the required Level 3 qualification upon appointment.
Ability and commitment to complete the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of starting the role.
Basic IT Proficiency: Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel) and email (e.g., Outlook) for data entry and Communication.
I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of public health issues relating to children and their families.
Understanding of team work.
Understanding of promotion of independent living

Desirable

Understanding the development needs of children and families.
Understanding of health and education training.
Understanding of the Healthy Child Health Programme

Additional Criteria

Essential

Confident and empathetic approach towards children and young people.
Professionalism as appropriate in undertaking duties
Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
Able to communicate with all ages.
Be able to work under direction but able to use own initiative.
Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
You understand that we will not provide sponsorship to work for this role.

Experience

Essential

Demonstrated experience engaging and supporting children, young people, and families in a health, educational, or community setting.
Prior involvement in health promotion or educational activities, providing basic health information or support to the public.
Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting colleagues and contributing to shared goals. Experience in accurate record-keeping and data entry, preferably in a health or education-related environment.

Desirable

Previous NHS Experience.
Delivering health promotion activities

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Ability to challenge poor behaviour.
Role modelling good behaviour.
A positive attitude and able to act on feedback.
Ability to praise and be supportive to others.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.
IT Literate

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Level 3 Qualification in Health or Education-Related Field: Completion of a Level 3 qualification (e.g., A-level, NVQ3) in a health, education,
or related field or Level 2 Qualification with Commitment to Level 3: Level 2 qualification (e.g., GCSE Grade A-C) in a relevant field with a commitment to undertake and complete the required Level 3 qualification upon appointment.
Ability and commitment to complete the Care Certificate standards within 12 weeks of starting the role.
Basic IT Proficiency: Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel) and email (e.g., Outlook) for data entry and Communication.
I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.

Knowledge

Essential

Understanding of public health issues relating to children and their families.
Understanding of team work.
Understanding of promotion of independent living

Desirable

Understanding the development needs of children and families.
Understanding of health and education training.
Understanding of the Healthy Child Health Programme

Additional Criteria

Essential

Confident and empathetic approach towards children and young people.
Professionalism as appropriate in undertaking duties
Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
Able to communicate with all ages.
Be able to work under direction but able to use own initiative.
Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
You understand that we will not provide sponsorship to work for this role.

Experience

Essential

Demonstrated experience engaging and supporting children, young people, and families in a health, educational, or community setting.
Prior involvement in health promotion or educational activities, providing basic health information or support to the public.
Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team, supporting colleagues and contributing to shared goals. Experience in accurate record-keeping and data entry, preferably in a health or education-related environment.

Desirable

Previous NHS Experience.
Delivering health promotion activities

Skills & Abilities

Essential

Ability to challenge poor behaviour.
Role modelling good behaviour.
A positive attitude and able to act on feedback.
Ability to praise and be supportive to others.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English in both verbal and written formats.
IT Literate

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Prospect View

300 Pickersleigh Road

Malvern

WR14 2GP

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Address

Prospect View

300 Pickersleigh Road

Malvern

WR14 2GP

Employer's website

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