School Health Support & Child Wellness Advocate

NHS; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Trowbridge is looking for a School health support worker to join their team and support the Healthy Child Programme. The role involves conducting health checks for children and delivering engaging health promotion activities. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills, empathy, and the ability to work well in teams. This is a term-time only position with a salary of £24,486 - £26,115.50 pro rata and comes with various benefits including a pension and access to health and well-being resources.

Benefits

Salary £24,486 - £26,115.50 pro rata

Free tea, coffee, and milk

Access to discounts via My Reward Hub

Online and face-to-face wellbeing support

Access to eLearning and CPD opportunities

Open culture for implementing ideas

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is preferred.
• Ability to build relationships with schools and families.
• Knowledge of health promotion activities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out checks for vision, hearing, and growth in children.
• Support the National Child Measurement Programme.
• Deliver health promotion activities for pupils.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Education

Relevant health or social care qualification

Job description

A healthcare organization in Trowbridge is looking for a School health support worker to join their team and support the Healthy Child Programme. The role involves conducting health checks for children and delivering engaging health promotion activities. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills, empathy, and the ability to work well in teams. This is a term-time only position with a salary of £24,486 - £26,115.50 pro rata and comes with various benefits including a pension and access to health and well-being resources.