Community Public Health Associate (Children 0-8)

Oxford Health NHS Trust; Packmoor; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Discount

Lease car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation

Job summary

Oxford Health NHS Trust is recruiting a Band 4 Community Public Health Associate (Nursery Nurse) to support the integrated 0-19 service across Banbury and surrounding areas, based at Orchard Health Centre, Oxford.

You will work with health visitors, community public health nurses and associates to deliver health episodes of care for children up to 8 years, focusing on behaviour, diet, sleep and school readiness.

Qualifications

• NNEB OR NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education OR BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development OR NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care, Learning and Development.
• Full valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.
• Experience working with children and families; ability to communicate effectively.
• Commitment to safeguarding and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the delivery of the 0-19 service under SCPHN guidance.
• Promote children's physical and emotional health and early identification of concerns.
• Work with locality 0-19 teams and county-wide work when needed.
• Facilitate health-enhancing activities in partnership with families, schools and services.
• Deliver services to children and families in homes and community settings.
• Run parenting groups such as Early Days and Marvellous Me and support with reviews.

Skills

Good organisational skills

Independent and team-working

Effective communication

Group facilitation

Education

NNEB

NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education

BTEC National Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development

NVQ Level 3 in Children's Care Learning and Development

Job description

Oxford Health NHS Trust is recruiting a Band 4 Community Public Health Associate (Nursery Nurse) to support the integrated 0-19 service across Banbury and surrounding areas, based at Orchard Health Centre, Oxford.

You will work with health visitors, community public health nurses and associates to deliver health episodes of care for children up to 8 years, focusing on behaviour, diet, sleep and school readiness.