Job summary
There's so much happening in our thriving borough, and now is the perfect time to join our excellent Public Health team as we work to make Barnsley the place of possibilities.
Creativity, ambition and a focus on people. That's what matters at Barnsley Council. Our award-winning council is on an exciting journey of change. Its all about putting local people at the heart of everything. Listening and doing good for our communities. We are innovative, efficient and provide value for money services for our residents.
Shape a better future with us
We'd like you to be part of our success and help us take change further. Join us on our journey to a brighter future. By working together, with each other and with our communities, we can take pride in improving lives. Let's make a better Barnsley for everyone.
Please apply on the BMBC Jobs website
Main duties of the job
Barnsley Council are seeking to recruit a Public Health Support Worker to play a key role in our award winning Hows Thi Ticker service. As a Public Health Support Worker, you will be providing vital support and community outreach to Barnsley residents, providing health checks and health and wellbeing advice in a range of settings. The service is crucial in preventing ill health, breaking down barriers to healthcare and reducing health inequalities.
A Level 3 qualification or substantial experience in health-related community work .
You must also be able to undertake any travel in connection with the post.
Here at Barnsley, we live and work by four important values: honesty, teamwork, excellent service, and taking pride in what we do. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a wider team who can really make a difference to the health and wellbeing of Barnsley residents. As part of this service, you will be out in the community supporting residents on a daily basis.
About us
At Barnsley Council you can start a career that makes a real difference to peoples lives, helping our council and residents to be the best they can be.
Were an award-winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people. We put people at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our employees. As part of the team, we offer lots of benefits and rewards to support you to thrive and grow, like flexible working, employee discounts, support for your health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Contribute to the provision of evidence based public health nursing practice that promotes and improves health and addresses inequalities at individual, family and community level. Contribute to the delivery of the healthy child programme to improve health and wellbeing and safeguard children, young people and families.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Contribute to the provision of evidence based public health nursing practice that promotes and improves health and addresses inequalities at individual, family and community level. Contribute to the delivery of the healthy child programme to improve health and wellbeing and safeguard children, young people and families.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within the caring profession
- Experience of working in childrens community services
- Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in health, social care or child health
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrate a full commitment to develop information technology skills as appropriate to support the public health nursing service
- Willing to undertake training and continuous professional development in connection with the post
- Work in accordance with our values and behaviours, as part of an inclusive and high-performing council
- Able to undertake any travel in connection with the post
- Willing to work flexibly in accordance with policies and procedures to meet the operational needs of the council
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- IT and keyboard skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to work under indirect supervision, planning and prioritising own workload
- Demonstrate effective teamwork at both service and multi-disciplinary level
- Ability to work successfully in an environment characterised by change
- Flexible and responsive to client and service needs
General and Special Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of needs of children and young people
- Knowledge and understanding of IT, Microsoft Office applications and electronic health records
- Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of carrying out group work
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within the caring profession
- Experience of working in childrens community services
- Experience of working as part of a team
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in health, social care or child health
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Demonstrate a full commitment to develop information technology skills as appropriate to support the public health nursing service
- Willing to undertake training and continuous professional development in connection with the post
- Work in accordance with our values and behaviours, as part of an inclusive and high-performing council
- Able to undertake any travel in connection with the post
- Willing to work flexibly in accordance with policies and procedures to meet the operational needs of the council
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- IT and keyboard skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to work under indirect supervision, planning and prioritising own workload
- Demonstrate effective teamwork at both service and multi-disciplinary level
- Ability to work successfully in an environment characterised by change
- Flexible and responsive to client and service needs
General and Special Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge and understanding of needs of children and young people
- Knowledge and understanding of IT, Microsoft Office applications and electronic health records
- Demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of carrying out group work
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.
