Healthy Child & Young Person Assistant - School Nursing

Integrated Care System; Hatfield, Cheshunt; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A health services provider in the UK is seeking a Child and Young Person Assistant to assist in the Healthy Child and Public Health Nursing Programme. The role involves routine health screenings and support under a Public Health Nurse in clinics located in Hatfield and Cheshunt. Candidates with NVQ level 3 in Early Years or Childcare are encouraged to apply. Flexibility for working hours is provided.

Benefits

Innovative work environment

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience of working with families, children, and young people.
• Ability to plan and deliver targeted activities.
• Experience of electronic record keeping.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivery of the Healthy Child and Public Health Nursing Programme.
• Plan and undertake routine screenings for children.
• Work under supervision of a Public Health Nurse.

Skills

Good interpersonal and communicational skills

Organizational skills

Experience in a childcare setting

Flexibility

Knowledge of safeguarding policies

Education

NVQ level 3 in Early Years or Childcare

GCSE level qualifications

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

Are you interested in working with children to ensure healthy outcomes for all? Would you like to be part of a friendly, innovative Public Health Nursing team 5-19? We have two posts available for a healthy Child and Young Person Assistant, one post based at Queensway Health Clinic in Hatfield and one post based at Bishops College in Cheshunt.

This posts are suitable for people with NVQ level 3 in Early Years or Childcare (BTEC, NNEB, CACHE Diploma) or previous experience as a Healthy Child and Young Person assistant.

The two positions advertised will be to assist in the delivery of the universal Healthy Child and Public Health Nursing Programme as part of the Hertfordshire Family Center Service. You will be working under the supervision of a Public Health Nurse in helping to improve the health & well-being of our school population. The main role is to plan, organise & undertake routine screening of hearing & vision of reception children plus participating in measuring children in reception class & Year 6 as part of the National Child Measurement Programme.

Main duties of the job

Our service:

Is committed to delivering a high quality service to our children and families as an integrated model with Family Support ServicesIs an innovative service that embraces the use of technologyDelivers the Healthy Child Programme by using an electronic health needs assessment process to identify individuals requiring early intervention pathwaysUses Chat health text messaging serviceHas implemented two health websites for use by children, young people, families & professionals

The successful candidates will:

Be a team player and also be able to work independentlyHave excellent communication skills to use with children and young people plus a variety of clients, professionals & staffHave experience of electronic record keeping (this would be an advantage although full training will be given)Have a full valid driving licence and access to a car to use for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

We are looking for a candidates that can work 22.5 hours a week

Informal discussions are welcome

About us

A big thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS TrustYou'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staffWe put our patients, their families and carers at the centre of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust visionWe welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and agesWe don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply nowYou've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.

Job responsibilities

Please see Job description attached for additional information

Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.

We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

• GCSE level qualifications or evidence of study to a similar level
• NVQ level 3 in Early years or Childcare (BTEC, NNEB, CACHE Diploma) or equivalent experience in relevant field

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience working within a childcare setting.
• Experience of group work
• Experience of working with families, children and young people
• Experience of planning and delivering targeted activities
• Knowledge of Safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of child development
• Experience of working in community setting

Skills & Abilities

• Good interpersonal and communicational skills
• Use of initiative
• Organisational skills, Time management, Record keeping, Ability to prioritise, Flexibility
• Experience of working in a customer-facing role
• Experience of working within a team.
• Experience of using SystmOne

Other Requirements

• Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust

Address

Queensway Health Clinic Hatfield and Bishops College Cheshunt

Queensway Health Clinic and Bishops College

£24,937 to £26,598 a yearper annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,Part-time

Reference number

812-25-JK-HCYPA

Job locations

Queensway Health Clinic Hatfield and Bishops College Cheshunt

Queensway Health Clinic and Bishops College