Community Health Worker

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

Job summary

A local public health authority in Exeter is looking for a Community Health Worker to support families with children aged 0-8. The role requires knowledge of children's safeguarding, the Healthy Child Programme, and provides opportunities for professional development. Candidates must have a QCF or NVQ 3 equivalent in a childcare-related field, alongside a driver's license and access to a car. The position offers flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Local Government Pension Scheme

Development Opportunities

Perks at Work and Discounts Scheme

Flexible working within service hours

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to on-going professional development.
• Ability to fulfil spoken aspects of the role fluently in English.
• Active driver’s licence and access to a car required.

Responsibilities

• Support families with children aged 0-8 years in community and home settings.
• Conduct 1 and 2 1/2 year development reviews.
• Integrate with Health Visitors and Nurses for family assessment.
• Provide health promotion addressing behaviour management and child development.

Skills

Working with children

Children's safeguarding

Knowledge of Healthy Child Programme

Behaviour management

Toilet training knowledge

Sleep management knowledge

Education

QCF or equivalent qualification or NVQ 3 Foundation degree (Childcare related)

Job description

• 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 our Equality 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 the Applicant privacy notice.

• For more information about Working for Devon please visit our 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).

• This role requires a DBS disclosure. Do you have an interest in making a difference to the health and wellbeing of children?

• If you have a QCF or equivalent qualification or NVQ 3 Foundation degree (Childcare related) or equivalent and would like to join a progressive, forward‑thinking and innovative Public Health Nursing team; we would love to hear from you.

  The Community Health Worker supports families with children aged 0-8 years by 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 Workers support families with their child's development which includes carrying out the 1 and 2 1/2 year development review. They integrate with the Health Visitors, School Nurses and Staff Nurses to support 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.

  You’ll have a passion for working with children, a comprehensive understanding of children's safeguarding and a knowledge of the Healthy Child Programme and wider public health agenda.

  The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate the qualities in the person specification and job description and be committed to their on‑going professional development to ensure quality in the delivery of care is maintained.

  Please note that an active driver’s licence and access to a car are required for this post.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Local Government Pension Scheme.

• Development Opportunities.

• Perks at Work and Discounts Scheme.

• Flexible working within service hours.