School Health Screener & Public Health Assistant

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

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.