Community Health Worker

Devon County Council; East Town; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in East Town is seeking Community Health Workers to support families with children aged 0-8. The role involves working individually or in groups in both community and home environments, as well as virtually. Candidates should have a passion for child safeguarding and knowledge of health promotion topics. The position promotes a flexible and inclusive working environment, with no visa sponsorship available. This role aims to empower families in their children's development.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Development Opportunities and Discounts Scheme

Qualifications

• A passion for working with children.
• Comprehensive understanding of children's safeguarding.
• Knowledge of health promotion topics.

Responsibilities

• Supports families with children's development.
• Works individually or in groups within community and home settings.
• Integrates with Health Visitors and School Nurses for holistic assessments.

Skills

Understanding of child safeguarding

Knowledge of Healthy Child Programme

Ability to work with families

Fluency in English

Job description

The CommunityHealth Workersupports families withchildren aged 0-8 yearsby working with them individually or as part of a group in both community and home settings. Support is also offered virtually and via our front door hub.Community Health Workerssupport families with their childs development which includescarrying out the1 and 2 1/2 yeardevelopment review. Community Health Workers integrate with the Health Visitors, School Nurses and Staff Nursesto support with the whole family assessment; as well as supporting parents and carers with health promotion and development topics such as behaviour management, toilet training, sleep management and other targeted episodes of care as directed.Youll have a passion for working with children, a comprehensive understanding of childrens safeguarding and a knowledge of the Healthy Child Programmeand wider public health agenda.,

• DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on ourEquality and Diversity webpages.
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working-The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
• Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with theApplicant privacy notice.
• For more information about Working for Devon please visitour Working for Devon page.
• We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time.UK Right to Work is required.For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit:Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
  Employee Assistance Programme.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Development Opportunities - Perks at Work and Discounts Scheme.
• Flexible working within service hours.