About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity in the Sunderland 0 - 19 Service working within our Health Visiting Teams for an Early Years Practitioner.
The successful applicants will be based in Sunderland working within our teams to deliver care across the Sunderland locality.
For more information please see the job description and person specification attached.
Main duties of the job
The Early Years Practitioner is a member of the 0-19 Integrated Public Health Service (IPHS), working within the policies and procedures relating to the 0 - 19 service.
The post holder will work closely with the SCPHN within a skill mixed team to support the delivery of the 0-19 Service Specification and Healthy Child Programme (HCP).
The aim of the service is to provide universal access to children, young people and families to the Healthy Child Programme and facilitate early identification of additional and or complex needs.
The post holder will contribute to the Public Health Agenda, to support the promotion of health and reduction in health inequalities. They will work in in partnership with key partners and agencies to meet local and national agendas
About us
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust aim to provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through a variety of benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.
An inclusive and supportive culture aims to encourage staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement. Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees. Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.
Job description Job responsibilities
For more information please see the job description and person specification attached.
If you have any questions please contact:
Lauren Harrison - Locality Manager.
Telephone: 07825931960
Email: [email protected]
OR
Kerri Hay - Locality Manager
Telephone: 07741700396
Email: [email protected]
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NVQ Level 3 Qualification or equivalent. Experience of working with and supporting parents and families.
Desirable
Experience of facilitating group work. Working with a range of statutory and voluntary organisations
Experience Essential
Experience of working with and supporting parents and families. Ability to handle sensitive data with confidentiality.
Desirable
Working with a range of statutory and voluntary organisations. Experience of working in a healthcare setting Experience of facilitating group work
Knowledge Essential
Knowledge of child development
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust
Address Sunderland 0-19 Service
Unit 7, Camberwell Way
Sunderland
SR3 3XN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.hdft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)