Infant Nutrition and School Health Support Worker

3 months ago

London, United Kingdom Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust Full time

We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join the Early Start 0-19 Service in the London Borough of Ealing to support work undertaken across both the School Nurse Team and the Health Visiting Skill Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with families to promote and support all aspects of infant feeding, including breastfeeding, introduction of solids and maintenance of a balanced diet in children under 5.

You will have the opportunity to carry out work to support the health and wellbeing of school aged children; including height and weight checks for all reception and year six children as part of the National Child Measurement Programme; and vision screening for children in reception

You will need to have excellent communication skills to support children and families from a range of backgrounds, as well as work with staff and professionals from health, education, and early years settings.

You should be confident working as part of a team, as well as be able to use initiative and work independently (with limited supervision).

Mobile and agile working is a key part of the way the services operates so you will need to be comfortable travelling between venues throughout the week; as well as working virtually/ online.

Just as we care about our patients’ wellbeing, we care about yours

**We can offer you**:
A comprehensive induction into the community service followed by a local induction to introduce you to the role

Car lease scheme *T&C’s apply

Flexible working options

Annual travel card loan

Training, support and development in your career

The post holder will provide a high standard of information and support to breastfeeding mothers, partners and their babies before and after the birth in a range of settings (home, children’s centres and clinics etc.)

The post holder, following appropriate training will work with mínimal supervision and use their initiative to undertake a range of tasks involving promoting and supporting infant feeding, including breastfeeding, introduction of solids and maintenance of a balance diet in early childhood.

Please refer to Job description and personal Specification for outline of skills, knowledge and experience required.

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