School Health Support & Child Wellness Advocate

HCRG Care Group; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community health provider in Trowbridge is seeking a School Health Support Worker to support health initiatives in schools. You will work closely with School Nurses, conducting health checks and delivering engaging health promotion activities. This role is crucial for positively impacting children's wellbeing, and applicants should have relevant experience in health or childcare. The position is term-time only, offering a salary between £24,486 and £26,115.50 Pro Rata, with benefits including access to a pension, health resources, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Group pension access

Free refreshments

Employee discounts program

Access to wage as earned

Mental and physical wellbeing support

Online and face-to-face career coaching

Continuing professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a health-related role.
• Ability to engage and promote health activities.
• Understanding of childhood development and health issues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vision, hearing, and growth checks for school children.
• Support the National Child Measurement Programme.
• Deliver health promotion activities for Key Stage 1 and 2.

Skills

Care and patience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Relevant health or childcare qualification

Job description

A leading community health provider in Trowbridge is seeking a School Health Support Worker to support health initiatives in schools. You will work closely with School Nurses, conducting health checks and delivering engaging health promotion activities. This role is crucial for positively impacting children's wellbeing, and applicants should have relevant experience in health or childcare. The position is term-time only, offering a salary between £24,486 and £26,115.50 Pro Rata, with benefits including access to a pension, health resources, and professional development opportunities.