Public Health Assistant/Screener

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust; Kendal; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A local health organization is seeking a Public Health Assistant/Screener to support the health and wellbeing of school-age children in the area. This role involves delivering health screening, promoting healthy behaviors, and supporting families in accessing necessary services. Candidates should have an NVQ level 3 or equivalent and experience working with children in community settings. This is a vital role to ensure children's health, with a salary range of £24,937 to £26,598 per annum pro rata.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Counselling service

Fast track physiotherapy service

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 in relevant area or equivalent experience
• Experience of working without direct supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience of working with children in a Community Setting.
• Experience of promoting the safeguarding and wellbeing of children.

Responsibilities

• Deliver key areas of the service specification and public health outcomes.
• Refer to specialist services in accordance with clinical pathways.
• Enter data results onto the computer child health system.

Job description

Public Health Assistant/Screener

The closing date is 30 December 2025

The post holder will work within the Public Health Stream within the 0-19 Service to promote the health and wellbeing of school age children so they are able to reach their full potential and not be disadvantaged through ill health.

The Screener will have a key responsibility in undertaking the school health screening and surveillance programme. They will play an integral part in supporting the delivery of Key Improvement Priorities and supporting the wider team to deliver high quality services for families living in Westmorland and Furness.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will deliver key areas of the service specification, national Healthy Child Programme and public health outcomes framework. They will refer to specialist service in accordance with clinical pathways and support children and families to seek support where required.

The post holder will enter data results onto the computer child health system and local systmone.

The post holder will work alongside other professionals in the public health pillar delivering key health promotion messages to support the health and wellbeing of children ensuring every contact counts through the promotion of good health and the prevention of ill health in the community. They will assist in the development of Health Promotion Group programmes when required including supporting the 0-19 service in the delivery of key school transition sessions.

About us

At Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust we provide outstanding care to both our patients and our staff. We support staff through benefits, health and wellbeing initiatives and opportunities for personal and professional development.

• An inclusive and supportive culture our Trust encourages staff to bring their whole selves to work and active Staff Networks identify areas for improvement.
• Staff Recognition - as well as regular appraisals, we recognise staff with our Making a Difference, Team of the Month Awards & Colleague Recognition Awards
• Employee Support and wellbeing - we have a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and fast track physiotherapy service for employees.
• Staff Benefits - We have a range of staff benefits and schemes to support staff health, engagement, wellbeing and inclusion.

Job responsibilities

For further information, please see attached job description and person specification or please contact Sara Gurney on [e-mail].

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 in relevant area or equivalent experience

Experience

• Experience of working without direct supervision
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience of working with children in a Community Setting
• Experience of promoting the safeguarding and wellbeing of children

Skills

Not specified.

Personal Circumstances

• The post holder must be able to make own travel arrangements for business usage

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.

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata