Children in Care Health Nurse: Home Visits & Impact

Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Chester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS healthcare trust in Chester is looking for a passionate nurse to support health services for children in care, including unaccompanied asylum-seeking children. The role involves conducting health assessments, working flexibly, and collaborating with the Supporting Independence Team. Candidates must have a degree in public health nursing and excellent communication skills. A commitment to working with young people aged 16 and above is essential. Access to suitable transport is required. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience working with unaccompanied asylum-seeking children.
• Interest in working with young people aged 16 years and over.

Responsibilities

• Conduct holistic health assessments for children in care.
• Liaise closely with the Supporting Independence Team.
• Support the Children in Care team to provide effective health services.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Experience working with children

Ability to work in multidisciplinary environments

Education

Degree in specialist community public health nursing

Job description

An NHS healthcare trust in Chester is looking for a passionate nurse to support health services for children in care, including unaccompanied asylum-seeking children. The role involves conducting health assessments, working flexibly, and collaborating with the Supporting Independence Team. Candidates must have a degree in public health nursing and excellent communication skills. A commitment to working with young people aged 16 and above is essential. Access to suitable transport is required. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact in the community.