Job summary
We are seeking a part-time experienced enthusiastic Nursing Assistant to join our dedicated and friendly team of respite nurses both at Squirrels (Aylsham) and the Children's Short Breaks Home Nursing Team (CSBHNT) on a 12 month fixed term contract to cover maternity leave.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience of working with children with health needs and/or learning disabilities. They will be enthusiastic, be able to work flexibly, within a team and also independently. They will have good communication skills and be able to work in partnership with families to support their transition between home and the unit. The successful candidate will require access to a vehicle.
Main duties of the job
Squirrels provides residential respite and CSBHNT provide respite within the community setting for children with complex health needs. The team consists of experienced staff nurses and nursing assistants and work with children aged from birth to 18yrs of age who have additional health needs. This role includes days, evenings, weekends and night shifts. You will be provided with any training and skills you require for each individual child that you will be caring for.
About us
Apply now to join an organisation that has been awarded an 'Outstanding' rating by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the highest possible rating and the first stand-alone NHS community trust in the country to be awarded the title.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To manage, under indirect supervision, own workload within competencies of the post
- To carry out planned care for the child within the home, clinic or residential short breaks unit.
- To care for allocated children according to their care plans, liaising with parents / Registered Nurses for further advice as required.
- To carry out baseline observations for children in their care as required, escalating as appropriate.
- To review and record care provided on the childs Systm One record following the trusts policy for record keeping.
- To support Registered nurses with updating the Childs care plans as required.
- To gather information about the Childs development, communication and annual educational goals by visiting them at School or early years and attending annual education reviews.
- To attend keyworker or multi-disciplinary meetings as required.
- To work with the Registered Nurses and Clinical Leads to identify relevant training needs to fulfil this role, taking an active part in the evaluation process.
- To act in accordance with the Local Safeguarding Childrens Board policies and procedures, attending regular safeguarding supervision sessions and training.
- To participate in clinical and management supervision on a regular basis.
- To take advantage of learning and educational opportunities provided by the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To manage, under indirect supervision, own workload within competencies of the post
- To carry out planned care for the child within the home, clinic or residential short breaks unit.
- To care for allocated children according to their care plans, liaising with parents / Registered Nurses for further advice as required.
- To carry out baseline observations for children in their care as required, escalating as appropriate.
- To review and record care provided on the childs Systm One record following the trusts policy for record keeping.
- To support Registered nurses with updating the Childs care plans as required.
- To gather information about the Childs development, communication and annual educational goals by visiting them at School or early years and attending annual education reviews.
- To attend keyworker or multi-disciplinary meetings as required.
- To work with the Registered Nurses and Clinical Leads to identify relevant training needs to fulfil this role, taking an active part in the evaluation process.
- To act in accordance with the Local Safeguarding Childrens Board policies and procedures, attending regular safeguarding supervision sessions and training.
- To participate in clinical and management supervision on a regular basis.
- To take advantage of learning and educational opportunities provided by the organisation.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English minimum grade C or equivalent
Desirable
- Knowledge of child development
- Knowledge of play strategies
- Knowledge of practical childcare
- Nursery Nurse Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a variety of children
Desirable
- Experience of working with children with disabilities and/or working in children's own homes
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work with indirect supervision of coordinator
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to remain calm and work effectively in pressure situations
- Basic IT Skills
- Willingness to undertake training and development appropriate to the needs of the post
- Full driving License and access to vehicle for work purposes
- Good communication skills with children, families and professionals
Desirable
- Experience of working independently
- Experience of working with people with sensory impairments and/or communication difficulties
- Knowledge of alternative forms of communication
- Experience of using signalong or Makaton
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Maths and English minimum grade C or equivalent
Desirable
- Knowledge of child development
- Knowledge of play strategies
- Knowledge of practical childcare
- Nursery Nurse Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with a variety of children
Desirable
- Experience of working with children with disabilities and/or working in children's own homes
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work with indirect supervision of coordinator
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to remain calm and work effectively in pressure situations
- Basic IT Skills
- Willingness to undertake training and development appropriate to the needs of the post
- Full driving License and access to vehicle for work purposes
- Good communication skills with children, families and professionals
Desirable
- Experience of working independently
- Experience of working with people with sensory impairments and/or communication difficulties
- Knowledge of alternative forms of communication
- Experience of using signalong or Makaton
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).
