This fixed-term maternity cover post, running 12 months, sits in the Children's team at Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, supporting Health Visitors. The post delivers delegated care for children aged 0 to 5 under the Healthy Child Programme, helping each identified child reach their potential. Most client work is lone working, with travel across the Trust and families facing complex health, social and environmental needs. Applicants need a Level 3 early years qualification.
What the job involves
- Implement and evaluate individual programmes of care agreed with Health Visitors
- Carry out developmental health reviews under the Healthy Child Programme where appropriate
- Give routine advice on child care, development, feeding, behaviour, play, hygiene, dental care, accident prevention, attachment and parenting, and on local community facilities
- Undertake delegated family-focused work to improve health, reduce inequalities and safeguard children
- Work as a lone worker for most client interactions, following the Lone-worker Policy and guidelines
- Record client information promptly and clearly, supporting verbal and written reports
- Undertake educational courses, mandatory training and training identified through appraisal and service objectives
Qualifications
- NNEB or Diploma in Childcare and Education (DCE)
- Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Early Years
- NVQ Level 3 Early Years and Education
Experience
- Experience of working with children and families
- Previous community experience
- Demonstrable post-qualifying experience
- Experience in child development screening
Skills & knowledge
- Understanding of the skills required for team working
- Excellent spoken, written and IT communication
- Ability to deal with families with complex health, social and environmental needs
- Ability to concentrate in one-to-one and group settings
Other
- Ability and willingness to travel across the Trust
What’s offered
- Full training and support
- Flexible working requests considered for all roles
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
