This Community Health Worker post sits in the Health Visiting team of Devon County Council's Public Health Nursing service. It supports families with children aged 0 to 8, one to one, in groups, at home, virtually and through the front door hub. Duties include the 1 and 2½ year development reviews and health promotion on sleep and toilet training, for 22.5 hours a week. Applicants need a childcare-related NVQ 3 or equivalent, a driving licence and car access; visa sponsorship is not offered.
What the job involves
- Support families with children aged 0 to 8 individually or in groups, in community and home settings
- Offer support virtually and through the front door hub
- Carry out the 1 and 2½ year child development review
- Work with health visitors, school nurses and staff nurses on whole family assessments
- Support parents and carers with health promotion, including behaviour management, toilet training and sleep management
- Deliver other targeted episodes of care as directed
- Maintain ongoing professional development to keep the quality of care
What’s required
Qualifications
- QCF or equivalent qualification, such as NNEB, CACHE or BTEC Diploma (2-year full-time course)
- NVQ 3 in a childcare-related subject, or a Foundation degree (childcare related), or equivalent
Experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- Working as a reflective practitioner
- Group and family work
- Child protection awareness
Skills & knowledge
- Comprehensive understanding of children's safeguarding
- Knowledge of the Healthy Child Programme and the wider public health agenda
- Passion for working with children
Checks & eligibility
- UK right to work
- Active driving licence
- Access to a car
Nice to have
- Knowledge of services for children and families
- Experience in delivering health promotion
- Experience in assessing child development
What’s offered
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Development opportunities
- Perks at Work and discounts scheme
- Flexible working within service hours
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
