Healthcare Support Worker - Specialist Children's Services

Nhs-Scotland; Alexandria; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme

Development opportunities & study burs

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a Health Care Support Worker to join the Specialist Community Paediatric Team in West Dunbartonshire. The role involves home visits, clinics and school-based services, supporting families and multidisciplinary colleagues to deliver safe, person-centred care.

The post is permanent, 36 hours per week (4 days 9am-5pm, 1 day 9am-3.30pm), based at Acorn Centre, Vale of Leven Hospital.

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work effectively with children, young people and families.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work independently and without direct supervision.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computing and IT skills.
• Current driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Support the Community Children’s Nursing Service in delivering a safe, person-centred service to children and families.
• Assist with a range of community paediatric nursing pathways and clinics.
• Promote health and wellbeing and signpost to appropriate services.
• Maintain accurate records and report patient information to the nursing team.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Independent working

IT skills

Driving licence

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Healthcare

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

The Health Care Support Worker will support the Specialist Community Paediatric Team (SCPT) Nursing Service in delivering high-quality, person-centred care to children, young people and families across West Dunbartonshire. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will contribute to a safe, accessible and effective community nursing service by supporting children and young people with a range of health needs in home, school, clinic and community settings.

The role involves assisting with clinical interventions, health promotion activities, home visits and outpatient clinics, while working closely with families, education providers and partner agencies to support positive health and wellbeing outcomes.

The post holder will also contribute to the delivery of integrated health and social care services by maintaining accurate records, communicating effectively with the wider team and ensuring children, young people and families are supported to access appropriate services and resources.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS).

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Permanent Role

Acorn Centre, Vale of Leven Hospital

36 Hours Per Week - 9am - 5pm (4 Days per week), 9am - 3.30pm (1 Day per week) Service is Monday to Friday

Key responsibilities:

The Health Care Support Worker will support the Community Children’s Nursing Service in delivering an accessible, safe, person-centred and effective service to children, young people and families within the community. Working under the supervision of the Community Children’s Nursing Team, the post holder will provide support across a range of community paediatric nursing pathways, including Community Children’s Nursing Home Services, Additional Support for Learning (ASL) services within Kilpatrick and Riverside Schools, Health for All, and Disability Nursing Teams. Duties include supporting clinics within the Acorn Paediatric Community and Acute Service, assisting at the Trisomy 21 (Down's Syndrome) Clinic and school-based immunisation clinics, supporting sleep hygiene assessments and reviews, undertaking home visits, and carrying out delegated clinical tasks including venepuncture. The role also involves promoting health and wellbeing, accurately reporting patient-related information to the nursing team, and signposting children, young people and families to appropriate services in line with identified care plans.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• SVQ Level 3 in Healthcare, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work effectively with children, young people and families.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work independently and without direct supervision.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic computing and IT skills.
• Current driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidaysNHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full‑time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as 'various', we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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