Job summary
The NHS is changing. More emphasis on community-based care means there's never been a better time to join us.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Children's Support Worker to join our professional team.
You will be a core member of the Assessment and Intervention Nursery team based at The Orchards Nursery Milton Regis where you will be observing, delivering care, both clinical and non-clinical to children and writing up reports.
The nursery service is delivered to preschool aged children mainly with a range of learning disabilities, but they may have physically difficulties too.
The Nursery ethos is to assess children through observation in the assessment nursery and if required the children come into the intervention Nursery to enable them to progress using SMART targets.
Please note, this vacancy does not meet the criteria for skilled worker sponsorship and therefore, we are unable to accept applications from candidates that cannot provide documentary evidence of right to work in the United Kingdom.
Main duties of the job
To undertake a wide and varied range of clinical, administrative and supportive tasks as directed by the Team Leader of Children's Short Breaks.
To be involved in the assessment for children health and social care needs.
To reflect upon and contribute to the review of care as part of the team.
To be involved in the development and implementation of plans for the children and service.
To work in partnership with other services to ensure children/young people and their families are offered advice, support and sign posting.
Your daily activities will be varied to include:
o 2 intervention sessions a day (4 days a week) with a group of children shared with the nursery team
o 1 day a week is set aside for the assessment nursery where you will take part in observing a child and at the end of 6 weeks writing up a repost using a framework.
o Personal care
o Writing reports which are checked by registered nurse
o Play based activities to encourage development
o Supporting with physiotherapy exercises
o Supporting with speech & language plans
o Supporting fluid and nutrition
o Risk assessment
About us
Rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, we've got a passion for delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. To do this we need outstanding people who share our values compassionate Aspirational Responsive Excellent
We know a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion leads to better patient care and a happier workforce. We pride ourselves in being diverse and welcome applications from people with varied backgrounds, perspectives and experiences
We ask for information about your protected characteristics on our application forms. This isn't visible to anyone involved with shortlisting or interviewing you, except when you choose to be considered under the guaranteed interview scheme due to disability. Short listers will see two ticks alongside your application to ensure they apply the principles of the scheme to your submission
The data we collect helps us to ensure we are attracting diversity in our applicants, that all our colleagues have equitable access to career opportunities and supports us on our journey to being a Great Place to Work
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want you to be able to work in a way that is best for us, for our patients and for you. Talk to us about a flexible working arrangement that won't involve sacrificing time for personal interests or family commitments. We'll support you to work flexibly in a way that will suits us both
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB). Nursing vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses.
Job responsibilities
As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net, quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please note: at this stage, the role is open only to colleagues currently employed within Kent and Medway NHS Trusts and the Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board (ICB). Nursing vacancies are also open to Student Nurses and Newly Qualified Nurses.
Job responsibilities
As a community Trust, many of our roles require individuals to be able to drive to perform their duties. Where driving is a requirement of the role, you will be asked to confirm that you hold a full UK driving licence or a full driving licence issued by an EU country (not exchanged from a non-EU country) to proceed with your application. We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities into employment. If you are unable to drive due to a disability, please contact the Recruitment Team via kentchft.recruitment@nhs.net, quoting the vacancy reference number, so we can support you further.
The job description and person specification gives you all the information you need about this role. Please look carefully at the criteria in the person specification and tell us what you have done that shows you meet this in your application. If you need an application form in an alternative format please let our recruitment team know. All information you supply on your application should, to the best of your knowledge, be true and accurate.
Still have questions? The recruiting manager would love to hear from you, their contact details can be found in the job advert.
We can get a lot of applications for some roles so to be in with the best chance of being shortlisted please make sure you apply as soon as possible. A vacancy may close early if there is a lot of interest in the job.
At KCHFT we strongly encourage colleagues in clinical and non-clinical roles who have direct or social contact with patients to be fully vaccinated. In this way we will be doing all we can to ensure your safety and that of your colleagues and the patients we serve.
Find out more about the community difference here.
Good luck! We cant wait to meet you and welcome you to #teamKCHFT, #cometocommunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NNEB or Level 3 B/Tec National Diploma in child care
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience working with children - Demonstratable experience in a child care setting.
Desirable
- Experience of working jointly and effectively with other members of the wider MDT.
- Experience of working with children with additional needs.
- Experience and knowledge with safeguarding children
Knowledge
Essential
- Be able to demonstrate a good understanding of child development particularly preschool age.
- Sound communication skills to understand and communicate both verbally and in writing.
Desirable
- Knowledge of services provided by statutory and voluntary agencies to families of disabled children and those with additional health needs.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills. IT skills.
- Willingness to undertake training on health need to be able to care for children with health needs.
- Be able to document and recognise when to escalate to nurse.
- Due to children being pre-school age, you will need to be able to work at floor level for up to 3-hour sessions
Desirable
- Experience with health needs such as gastrostomies, medication, seizure management etc
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NNEB or Level 3 B/Tec National Diploma in child care
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience working with children - Demonstratable experience in a child care setting.
Desirable
- Experience of working jointly and effectively with other members of the wider MDT.
- Experience of working with children with additional needs.
- Experience and knowledge with safeguarding children
Knowledge
Essential
- Be able to demonstrate a good understanding of child development particularly preschool age.
- Sound communication skills to understand and communicate both verbally and in writing.
Desirable
- Knowledge of services provided by statutory and voluntary agencies to families of disabled children and those with additional health needs.
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills. IT skills.
- Willingness to undertake training on health need to be able to care for children with health needs.
- Be able to document and recognise when to escalate to nurse.
- Due to children being pre-school age, you will need to be able to work at floor level for up to 3-hour sessions
Desirable
- Experience with health needs such as gastrostomies, medication, seizure management etc
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).
