About this role
Job summary
Our aim is to promote the long-term health and wellbeing of young children and their families by following the national Healthy Child Programme (Pre-birth to 5 years). This includes universal contacts to all families and more intensive targeted support to those who have been identified as having vulnerability factors or for whom there are acknowledged risks including safeguarding concerns.
You will be managed as part of the Health Visiting team and all activities will contribute to the overall delivery of the commissioned Health Visiting Service.
Main duties of the job
Activities undertaken will include workingin partnership with the named Health Visitor in delivering aspects of the Universal Healthy Child Programme as well asassistingin the assessing of a familys needs and providing an agreed package of care. Partnership working with other members of the Public Health Nursing Service as well as with other agencies will be key to successful working.
About you:
Eager to learn and develop within a health focussedenvironment. Have a passion and desire to want to support and help service users within the 0-19 Public Health Nursing Service. Be open to changes and confident on challenging processes, which will enable streamlining of working practices. Workwith a wide range of peoplefromdifferent backgroundsanddemonstratestrong communicationskills. It would be desirable to have experience of working with Public Health Nursesfrom the 0-19 Public Health Nursing Service. You must be fluent in the English language - as a requirement of Part 7 of the Immigration Act for the effective performance of a customer-facing role.
The ability to travel throughout the Borough will be required and access to a car.
We are not considering applications where there is a requirement to sponsor a work visa for successful applicants.
You will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.
About us
Swindon Borough Council are on an exciting journey to transform service delivery. We want our town to be the best it can be. Our ambitious vision in the new Swindon Plan is supported by realistic transformation programmes, with the people of Swindon at their heart. Because thats who were doing it for the communities and businesses that make our town great. As part of the Council, youll support a friendly local authority making decisions with real impact. Its all for better public services. Better processes. And a better quality of life, for everyone. Join us, and Swindon will be better with you.
Please visit SBC Career page for details on ourRewards and BenefitsourVision and Values page and our new Swindon Plan.
Potential applicants are sometimes put off if they dont meet 100% of the requirements. We think individual experience, skills and passion make all the difference, so if you meet the majority of the criteria, wed love to hear from you.
As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from a diverse range of communities, and in particular disabled people and people from ethnic minorities. Read ourstatement of commitment to equality & inclusion.
Job description Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities and accountabilities:
To plan and organise activities and interventions related to the 0-19 core offer for children, young people and families under the named Health Visitor. To plan and organise home visits as appropriate as a lone worker or in conjunction with other professionals. To undertake planned development reviews. To facilitate group activities and sessions. Advise and assist parents with developing positive parenting skills and parent-child attachment. Undertake health promotion activities. Support children and their parents with school readiness. Undertake duties in clinic, early years and school settings. To maintain contemporaneous client records as per NMC guidelines and service standards. To act as an advocate for identified children and young people to facilitate access to, and understanding of appropriate services. Participate in meetings as appropriate. To be responsible for a Champion role (area of health work) and support developments within the team.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
The Healthy Child Programme. Health related topics such as child development, starting on solid food, behaviour, attachment. Understanding of safeguarding. Microsoft word, Excel, Teams and SharePoint. Demonstrated experience of universal and targeted work. Experienced working with a range of families from different backgrounds. Experienced in observing and reporting child development and behaviours. Ability to facilitate effective and positive working relationships, with clear consistent lines of communication. Excellent communication skills.
Desirable
Breastfeeding and Baby Friendly Initiative. Report writing. Experience in facilitating groups. Previous community experience.
Qualifications Essential
Please see role profile for full details BTEC level 3 Diploma in Early Years Or CACHE Diploma in Child care and Education, Level 3 -2 year course. Or NVQ/SNVQ level 3 in Early Years and Education Or NNEB Diploma
Desirable
See Role Profile for full details
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.
Employer details Employer name Swindon Borough Council
Address Wat Tyler House
Princes Street
Swindon
Wilts
SN1 2JG
Employer's website https://jobs.swindon.gov.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)