Health Care Support Worker Immunisation Team

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Chester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in a dynamic immunisation team, where you will play a vital role in delivering essential health services to school-aged children. This position as a Health Care Support Worker involves working part-time within a supportive environment focused on community health. You will assist in the delivery of the nasal flu programme and other vaccinations, making a real difference in children's lives. If you have a passion for helping others and enjoy working in a team, this role is perfect for you. Join a leading health organization and contribute to the well-being of your community.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a good standard of secondary education.
• Experience working with children and families is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver immunisations to school-aged children in various settings.
• Work as part of a team visiting schools and community locations.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Child Care Experience

Public Interaction

Education

Good standard of secondary education

Working towards QCF level 3

NVQ 3

ECDL

Job description

Health Care Support Worker Immunisation Team

Band 3

Main area: Immunisations

Grade: Band 3

Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity Cover)

Hours: Part time - 28 hours per week

Job ref: 050-ACS823-1224

Site: Saltney Clinic

Town: Saltney

Salary: £24,433 - £26,060 per annum pro rata

Salary period: Yearly

Closing: 06/01/2025 23:59

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Job overview

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 12 MONTHS TO COVER MATERNITY LEAVE.

This exciting opportunity has arisen to work within a dynamic and motivated immunisation team. The post holder will work within the Wrexham and Flintshire Childrens Immunisation Team, with the base being Saltney Health Clinic. This team offers and delivers the immunisation programme to school aged children in various community settings. This position is for a Band 3 Health Care Support Worker who will assist in the delivery of the nasal flu programme.

Main duties of the job

To work as a team member to visit schools and other community settings to deliver immunisations to school aged children. This post will include travelling between sites across Wrexham and Flintshire. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role. The team deliver the nasal flu programme to all school aged children. They also offer all the high school vaccinations to include HPV, DTP, Men ACWY and MMR.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Good standard of secondary education e.g. min of C grade in English and Math’s
• Working towards QCF level 3 or equivalent in a child related subject
• NVQ 3
• ECDL

Experience

• Experience of working with the public
• Experience of working in a team
• Community or health related working experience
• Experience of working with children and families
• Experience of delivering group work

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa, unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK. If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.