Public Health Assistant

1 day ago

Sevenoaks, Kent, United Kingdom Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Public Health Assistant to join our Health Visiting service in Kent. As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in delivering support to families with children aged nought to five, promoting healthy child development and well-being.

Main Duties
  • Understand and identify healthy normal growth and development in children
  • Complete development reviews using the Ages and Stages Questionnaire
  • Provide appropriate responses and advice to clients, parents, and caregivers
  • Escalate concerns when required
  • Attend and contribute to team meetings
  • Build relationships with colleagues to enhance team working
What We Offer

We provide full induction training, regular coaching, and the support and encouragement needed to help you succeed in your role. Our flexible working arrangements allow you to balance your work and personal life, and we offer a generous NHS pension, annual leave entitlement, and a competitive pay framework to progress through.

About Our Organisation

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is a leading provider of community health services, rated 'outstanding' by the CQC. We are passionate about delivering high standards of patient care and excellent services to improve the health of our communities. Our values of Compassionate, Aspirational, Responsive, and Excellent guide everything we do, and we welcome applications from individuals who share these values.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

  • Relevant level 3 qualification (NVQ / QCF Diploma or certificate of care / Advanced apprenticeship) National Nursery Examination Board (NNEB) Diploma in Nursery Nursing or CACHE Level 3 award in Childcare and Education or equivalent experience Functional Skills at Level 2 (Literacy and numeracy/ GCSE grade A-C or equivalent in English and Maths)

Desirable Criteria

  • Certificate of higher education in early years or early childhood studies. BFI responsive feeding training and awareness of BFI standards

Experience

  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in a child care environment or in a health or social care setting Experience of working as part of a team Experience with the use of Microsoft Office and a variety of IT packages

Knowledge

  • Awareness of developments in the NHS Knowledge of up to date practice Understands the role and remit of a Public Health Assistant

Skills and Abilities

  • Sound communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written) Ability to organise own work Ability to cope with change Ability to use own initiative Moderate IT skills

Personal Attributes

  • Empathetic Supportive Ability to work under pressure Flexible and adaptable

Ability to Manage

  • Ability to prioritise care delivery in a professional manner, taking into account Trust policies and procedures Ability to manage own time effectively

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