Clinical Support Worker for School Health

Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health service provider in London seeks a motivated Clinical Support Worker to enhance the health of school-aged children as part of a dynamic team. This role involves supporting health services and ensuring safe, high-quality care for families. Candidates should possess a Child Care qualification and relevant experience. The position offers professional development opportunities and flexible work arrangements within the vibrant community of Merton.

Benefits

Comprehensive staff training

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Car lease scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and families in a health, educational, or social care setting.
• Evidence of ongoing training in Early Years.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support to the school health team as delegated by the Team Lead.
• Contribute to the delivery of the health promotion programme.
• Assist in safeguarding children and improving health outcomes.

Skills

Basic skills in numeracy and literacy

IT skills including Word, Excel

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of safeguarding children

Enthusiastic and proactive

Education

N.N.E.B./BTEC Diploma in Child Care or NVQ in Child Care level 3

Educated to Diploma level in a health-related subject

Job description

Job Summary

Central London Community Health Care Trust (CLCH) has exciting opportunities for passionate and committed Clinical Support Worker to join us in Merton. We are looking for candidates with excellent clinical and communication skills to join our 0‑19 teams contributing to the delivery of the Healthy Child Programme. You will help make a tangible difference to people's lives and enjoy the best that London has to offer on your doorstep.

Benefits

• Outstanding safeguarding support from our safeguarding team and comprehensive suite of training for staff to support professional development, and clinical supervision.
• CLCH has its own Academy with London South Bank University as an HEI partner.
• Annual staff awards celebrate outstanding contributions.

Role Overview

The School Nursing service comprises a large skill mix team, structured to deliver core and targeted health input through the Healthy Child Programme to all school‑aged children and their families. Car drivers are desirable but not essential. This is a fixed‑term, term‑time only role.

Main Duties

• Providing clinical support to the school health team, by undertaking duties as delegated by the Team Lead/School Nurse, in support of the delivery of commissioned school health service.
• Contributing to the delivery of the health promotion programme and National Childhood Measurement Programme (NCMP) for the school health service in line with the Healthy Child Programme and local service specifications.
• Contributing to delivery of Working Together to Safeguard Children (2018), including improving health and life chances for children and families and safeguarding those at risk.
• To deliver the role in accordance with CLCH Trust values and behaviours.

Working environment / life in South West London

Find out more information about working and living in South West London here: https://clch.nhs.uk/job/working-clch/clch-southwestlondon#!/select_sector

About Us

Just as we care about our patients’ wellbeing, we care about yours!

What we can offer you

• A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role.
• Car lease scheme *T&C's apply.
• Flexible working options.
• Annual travel card loan.
• Training, support and development in your career.

Details

Date posted: 02 January 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 4

Salary: £32,199 to £34,876 per annum, inclusive of HCAS, pro rata

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Part‑time, Term time hours

Reference number: 824‑SOUTH‑7539210‑B

Job locations: Lavender Steers Mead Children’s Centre, Lavender Park Pavilion, Lavender Ave, London CR4 3HL

Person Specification

Essential qualifications

• N.N.E.B./BTEC Diploma in Child Care or NVQ in Child Care level 3 or equivalent

Desirable qualifications

• Educated to Diploma level in a health‑related subject.

Essential experience

• Experience of working with children and families in a formal health, educational or social care setting.
• Evidence of ongoing training in Early Years.
• Experience of working as a team member and on your own.

Desirable experience

• Experience of leading group work.
• Experience of working in the NHS.

Essential skills

• Basic skills in numeracy and literacy.
• IT skills including Word, Excel.
• Ability to assess a situation, identify any risk or potential problem and act appropriately.
• Knowledge of safeguarding children.
• Knowledge of normal child development, parenting skills and the importance of play.
• Able to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Able to make and record observations of children’s behaviour and development.
• Ability to demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn new skills and put them into practice.
• Enthusiastic, proactive and motivated, uses own initiative.
• Maintains high level of confidentiality.

Desirable skills

• Basic understanding of community health care services.
• Presentation skills.
• Teaching skills (children, parents).

Key attributes

• Must be able to travel across the Borough using any method of transport.
• Must be able to negotiate stairs and carry equipment required for the role.

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

Central London Community Health Trust
Lavender Steers Mead Children’s Centre
Lavender Park Pavilion, Lavender Ave
London CR4 3HL
https://clch.nhs.uk/